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Divide 42/21 with 8/12

1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 8/12

42/21 ÷ 8/12 is 3/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/12: 12/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/21 ÷ 8/12 = 42/21 × 12/8
  3. = 42 × 12/21 × 8 = 504/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/1

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