Answers

Divide 42/12 with 21/9

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 2 3/9

42/12 ÷ 21/9 is 3/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 21/9: 9/21
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/12 ÷ 21/9 = 42/12 × 9/21
3. = 42 × 9/12 × 21 = 378/252
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
5. In mixed form: 11/2

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