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Divide 42/12 with 28/60

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 28/60

42/12 ÷ 28/60 is 15/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 28/60: 60/28
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 28/60 = 42/12 × 60/28
  3. = 42 × 60/12 × 28 = 2520/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
  5. In mixed form: 71/2

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