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Divide 45/4 with 42/7

1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 6 0/7

45/4 ÷ 42/7 is 15/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/7: 7/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 45/4 ÷ 42/7 = 45/4 × 7/42
  3. = 45 × 7/4 × 42 = 315/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
  5. In mixed form: 17/8

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