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Divide 42/12 with 7/12

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 7/12

42/12 ÷ 7/12 is 6/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/12: 12/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 7/12 = 42/12 × 12/7
  3. = 42 × 12/12 × 7 = 504/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/1

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