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Divide 42/12 with 15/84

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 15/84

42/12 ÷ 15/84 is 98/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/84: 84/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 15/84 = 42/12 × 84/15
  3. = 42 × 84/12 × 15 = 3528/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/5
  5. In mixed form: 193/5

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