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Divide 45/42 with 15/21

1st number: 1 3/42, 2nd number: 15/21

45/42 ÷ 15/21 is 3/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/21: 21/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 45/42 ÷ 15/21 = 45/42 × 21/15
  3. = 45 × 21/42 × 15 = 945/630
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  5. In mixed form: 11/2

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