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Divide 48/21 with 20/15

1st number: 2 6/21, 2nd number: 1 5/15

48/21 ÷ 20/15 is 12/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/15: 15/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 48/21 ÷ 20/15 = 48/21 × 15/20
  3. = 48 × 15/21 × 20 = 720/420
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
  5. In mixed form: 15/7

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