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Divide 42/27 with 1/12

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 1/12

42/27 ÷ 1/12 is 56/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/12: 12/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/27 ÷ 1/12 = 42/27 × 12/1
  3. = 42 × 12/27 × 1 = 504/27
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/3
  5. In mixed form: 182/3

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