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Divide 42/4 with 84/12

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 7 0/12

42/4 ÷ 84/12 is 3/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 84/12: 12/84
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/4 ÷ 84/12 = 42/4 × 12/84
  3. = 42 × 12/4 × 84 = 504/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  5. In mixed form: 11/2

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