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Divide 42/12 with 7/8

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 7/8

42/12 ÷ 7/8 is 4/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/8: 8/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 7/8 = 42/12 × 8/7
  3. = 42 × 8/12 × 7 = 336/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/1

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