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Divide 42/4 with 54/21

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 2 12/21

42/4 ÷ 54/21 is 49/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 54/21: 21/54
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/4 ÷ 54/21 = 42/4 × 21/54
  3. = 42 × 21/4 × 54 = 882/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/12
  5. In mixed form: 41/12

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