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Divide 42/6 with 12/28

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 12/28

42/6 ÷ 12/28 is 49/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/28: 28/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/6 ÷ 12/28 = 42/6 × 28/12
  3. = 42 × 28/6 × 12 = 1176/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/3
  5. In mixed form: 161/3

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