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Divide 45/12 with 42/60

1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 42/60

45/12 ÷ 42/60 is 75/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/60: 60/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 45/12 ÷ 42/60 = 45/12 × 60/42
  3. = 45 × 60/12 × 42 = 2700/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/14
  5. In mixed form: 55/14

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