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Divide 42/21 with 9/12

1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 9/12

42/21 ÷ 9/12 is 8/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/12: 12/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/21 ÷ 9/12 = 42/21 × 12/9
  3. = 42 × 12/21 × 9 = 504/189
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
  5. In mixed form: 22/3

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