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Divide 42/60 with 12/72

42/60 ÷ 12/72 is 21/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/72: 72/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/60 ÷ 12/72 = 42/60 × 72/12
  3. = 42 × 72/60 × 12 = 3024/720
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
  5. In mixed form: 41/5

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