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Divide 42/12 with 12/80

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 12/80

42/12 ÷ 12/80 is 70/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/80: 80/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 12/80 = 42/12 × 80/12
  3. = 42 × 80/12 × 12 = 3360/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 70/3
  5. In mixed form: 231/3

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