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Divide 50/3 with 12/42

1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 12/42

50/3 ÷ 12/42 is 175/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/42: 42/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/3 ÷ 12/42 = 50/3 × 42/12
  3. = 50 × 42/3 × 12 = 2100/36
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 175/3
  5. In mixed form: 581/3

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