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Divide 12/3 with 42/36

1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 1 6/36

12/3 ÷ 42/36 is 24/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/36: 36/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/3 ÷ 42/36 = 12/3 × 36/42
  3. = 12 × 36/3 × 42 = 432/126
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/7
  5. In mixed form: 33/7

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