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Divide 42/14 with 60/42

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 1 18/42

42/14 ÷ 60/42 is 21/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 60/42: 42/60
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/14 ÷ 60/42 = 42/14 × 42/60
  3. = 42 × 42/14 × 60 = 1764/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
  5. In mixed form: 21/10

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