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Divide 21/9 with 12/42

1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 12/42

21/9 ÷ 12/42 is 49/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/42: 42/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/9 ÷ 12/42 = 21/9 × 42/12
  3. = 21 × 42/9 × 12 = 882/108
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/6
  5. In mixed form: 81/6

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