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Divide 54/12 with 42/18

1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 2 6/18

54/12 ÷ 42/18 is 27/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/18: 18/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 54/12 ÷ 42/18 = 54/12 × 18/42
  3. = 54 × 18/12 × 42 = 972/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/14
  5. In mixed form: 113/14

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