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Divide 42/12 with 10/3

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

42/12 ÷ 10/3 is 21/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 10/3: 3/10
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 10/3 = 42/12 × 3/10
  3. = 42 × 3/12 × 10 = 126/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
  5. In mixed form: 11/20

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