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Divide 42/12 with 50/5

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 10 0/5

42/12 ÷ 50/5 is 7/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/5: 5/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 50/5 = 42/12 × 5/50
  3. = 42 × 5/12 × 50 = 210/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/20

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