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Divide 42/21 with 12/56

1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 12/56

42/21 ÷ 12/56 is 28/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/56: 56/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/21 ÷ 12/56 = 42/21 × 56/12
  3. = 42 × 56/21 × 12 = 2352/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/3
  5. In mixed form: 91/3

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