Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Divide fractions

Divide 42/12 with 2/42

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

42/12 ÷ 2/42 is 147/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/42: 42/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 2/42 = 42/12 × 42/2
  3. = 42 × 42/12 × 2 = 1764/24
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/2
  5. In mixed form: 731/2

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com