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Divide 42/8 with 12/70

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 12/70

42/8 ÷ 12/70 is 245/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/70: 70/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 12/70 = 42/8 × 70/12
  3. = 42 × 70/8 × 12 = 2940/96
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 245/8
  5. In mixed form: 305/8

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