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Divide 42/14 with 12/18

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 12/18

42/14 ÷ 12/18 is 9/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/18: 18/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/14 ÷ 12/18 = 42/14 × 18/12
  3. = 42 × 18/14 × 12 = 756/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
  5. In mixed form: 41/2

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