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Divide 8/2 with 42/15

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 2 12/15

8/2 ÷ 42/15 is 10/7.

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, 8/2 ÷ 42/15 = 8/2 × 15/42
  3. = 8 × 15/2 × 42 = 120/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
  5. In mixed form: 13/7

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