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Divide 42/12 with 5/14

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 5/14

42/12 ÷ 5/14 is 49/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/14: 14/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 5/14 = 42/12 × 14/5
  3. = 42 × 14/12 × 5 = 588/60
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/5
  5. In mixed form: 94/5

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