Answers

Divide 42/12 with 16/42

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 16/42

42/12 ÷ 16/42 is 147/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 16/42: 42/16
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/12 ÷ 16/42 = 42/12 × 42/16
3. = 42 × 42/12 × 16 = 1764/192
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/16
5. In mixed form: 93/16

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