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Divide 42/12 with 20/70

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 20/70

42/12 ÷ 20/70 is 49/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/70: 70/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 20/70 = 42/12 × 70/20
  3. = 42 × 70/12 × 20 = 2940/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/4
  5. In mixed form: 121/4

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