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Divide 12/5 with 14/42

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 14/42

12/5 ÷ 14/42 is 36/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 14/42: 42/14
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/5 ÷ 14/42 = 12/5 × 42/14
  3. = 12 × 42/5 × 14 = 504/70
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/5
  5. In mixed form: 71/5

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