Answers

Divide 42/84 with 84/12

1^st number: 42/84, 2^nd number: 7 0/12

42/84 ÷ 84/12 is 1/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 84/12: 12/84
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/84 ÷ 84/12 = 42/84 × 12/84
3. = 42 × 12/84 × 84 = 504/7056
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/14

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