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Divide 42/12 with 14/8

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 1 6/8

42/12 ÷ 14/8 is 2/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 14/8: 8/14
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 14/8 = 42/12 × 8/14
  3. = 42 × 8/12 × 14 = 336/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1

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