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Divide 42/12 with 20/75

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 20/75

42/12 ÷ 20/75 is 105/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/75: 75/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 20/75 = 42/12 × 75/20
  3. = 42 × 75/12 × 20 = 3150/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 105/8
  5. In mixed form: 131/8

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