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Divide 42/12 with 63/40

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 1 23/40

42/12 ÷ 63/40 is 20/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 63/40: 40/63
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 63/40 = 42/12 × 40/63
  3. = 42 × 40/12 × 63 = 1680/756
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
  5. In mixed form: 22/9

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