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Divide 50/42 with 12/15

1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 12/15

50/42 ÷ 12/15 is 125/84.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/15: 15/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/42 ÷ 12/15 = 50/42 × 15/12
  3. = 50 × 15/42 × 12 = 750/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/84
  5. In mixed form: 141/84

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