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Divide 42/16 with 12/60

1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 12/60

42/16 ÷ 12/60 is 105/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/60: 60/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/16 ÷ 12/60 = 42/16 × 60/12
  3. = 42 × 60/16 × 12 = 2520/192
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 105/8
  5. In mixed form: 131/8

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