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Divide 42/12 with 75/50

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 1 25/50

42/12 ÷ 75/50 is 7/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 75/50: 50/75
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 75/50 = 42/12 × 50/75
  3. = 42 × 50/12 × 75 = 2100/900
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
  5. In mixed form: 21/3

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