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Divide 70/20 with 42/15

1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 2 12/15

70/20 ÷ 42/15 is 5/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/15: 15/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 70/20 ÷ 42/15 = 70/20 × 15/42
  3. = 70 × 15/20 × 42 = 1050/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
  5. In mixed form: 11/4

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