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Divide 42/12 with 84/30

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 2 24/30

42/12 ÷ 84/30 is 5/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 84/30: 30/84
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 84/30 = 42/12 × 30/84
  3. = 42 × 30/12 × 84 = 1260/1008
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
  5. In mixed form: 11/4

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