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Divide 42/16 with 4/12

1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 4/12

42/16 ÷ 4/12 is 63/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 4/12: 12/4
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/16 ÷ 4/12 = 42/16 × 12/4
  3. = 42 × 12/16 × 4 = 504/64
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/8
  5. In mixed form: 77/8

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