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Divide 42/15 with 1/12

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 1/12

42/15 ÷ 1/12 is 168/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/12: 12/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/15 ÷ 1/12 = 42/15 × 12/1
  3. = 42 × 12/15 × 1 = 504/15
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 168/5
  5. In mixed form: 333/5

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