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Divide 42/12 with 50/56

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 50/56

42/12 ÷ 50/56 is 98/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/56: 56/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 50/56 = 42/12 × 56/50
  3. = 42 × 56/12 × 50 = 2352/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/25
  5. In mixed form: 323/25

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