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Divide 42/21 with 12/4

1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 3 0/4

42/21 ÷ 12/4 is 2/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/4: 4/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/21 ÷ 12/4 = 42/21 × 4/12
  3. = 42 × 4/21 × 12 = 168/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3

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