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Divide 12/5 with 1/42

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

12/5 ÷ 1/42 is 504/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/42: 42/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/5 ÷ 1/42 = 12/5 × 42/1
  3. = 12 × 42/5 × 1 = 504/5
  4. In mixed form: 1004/5

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