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Divide 12/6 with 42/35

1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 1 7/35

12/6 ÷ 42/35 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/35: 35/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/6 ÷ 42/35 = 12/6 × 35/42
  3. = 12 × 35/6 × 42 = 420/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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