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Divide 60/12 with 42/9

1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 4 6/9

60/12 ÷ 42/9 is 15/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/9: 9/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 60/12 ÷ 42/9 = 60/12 × 9/42
  3. = 60 × 9/12 × 42 = 540/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/14
  5. In mixed form: 11/14

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