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Divide 42/12 with 50/21

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 2 8/21

42/12 ÷ 50/21 is 147/100.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/21: 21/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 50/21 = 42/12 × 21/50
  3. = 42 × 21/12 × 50 = 882/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/100
  5. In mixed form: 147/100

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