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Divide 50/12 with 42/60

1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 42/60

50/12 ÷ 42/60 is 125/21.

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, 50/12 ÷ 42/60 = 50/12 × 60/42
  3. = 50 × 60/12 × 42 = 3000/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/21
  5. In mixed form: 520/21

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