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Divide 7/15 with 42/20

1st number: 7/15, 2nd number: 2 2/20

7/15 ÷ 42/20 is 2/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/20: 20/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 7/15 ÷ 42/20 = 7/15 × 20/42
  3. = 7 × 20/15 × 42 = 140/630
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9

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