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Divide 42/70 with 21/12

1st number: 42/70, 2nd number: 1 9/12

42/70 ÷ 21/12 is 12/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/12: 12/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/70 ÷ 21/12 = 42/70 × 12/21
  3. = 42 × 12/70 × 21 = 504/1470
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/35

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