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Divide 42/12 with 70/8

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

42/12 ÷ 70/8 is 2/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 70/8: 8/70
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 70/8 = 42/12 × 8/70
  3. = 42 × 8/12 × 70 = 336/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/5

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