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Divide 10/8 with 42/12

1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 3 6/12

10/8 ÷ 42/12 is 5/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/12: 12/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 10/8 ÷ 42/12 = 10/8 × 12/42
  3. = 10 × 12/8 × 42 = 120/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/14

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