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Divide 42/6 with 18/12

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

42/6 ÷ 18/12 is 14/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/12: 12/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/6 ÷ 18/12 = 42/6 × 12/18
  3. = 42 × 12/6 × 18 = 504/108
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  5. In mixed form: 42/3

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