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Divide 60/15 with 60/42

1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 1 18/42

60/15 ÷ 60/42 is 14/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 60/42: 42/60
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 60/15 ÷ 60/42 = 60/15 × 42/60
  3. = 60 × 42/15 × 60 = 2520/900
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
  5. In mixed form: 24/5

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