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Divide 42/4 with 12/6

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 2 0/6

42/4 ÷ 12/6 is 21/4.

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, 42/4 ÷ 12/6 = 42/4 × 6/12
  3. = 42 × 6/4 × 12 = 252/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
  5. In mixed form: 51/4

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