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Divide 42/36 with 12/6

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 2 0/6

42/36 ÷ 12/6 is 7/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/6: 6/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/36 ÷ 12/6 = 42/36 × 6/12
  3. = 42 × 6/36 × 12 = 252/432
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/12

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