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Divide 54/15 with 42/60

1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 42/60

54/15 ÷ 42/60 is 36/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/60: 60/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 54/15 ÷ 42/60 = 54/15 × 60/42
  3. = 54 × 60/15 × 42 = 3240/630
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/7
  5. In mixed form: 51/7

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