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Divide 42/12 with 25/16

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 1 9/16

42/12 ÷ 25/16 is 56/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 25/16: 16/25
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 25/16 = 42/12 × 16/25
  3. = 42 × 16/12 × 25 = 672/300
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/25
  5. In mixed form: 26/25

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