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Divide 42/12 with 50/35

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 1 15/35

42/12 ÷ 50/35 is 49/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/35: 35/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 50/35 = 42/12 × 35/50
  3. = 42 × 35/12 × 50 = 1470/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/20
  5. In mixed form: 29/20

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