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Divide 60/9 with 42/12

1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 3 6/12

60/9 ÷ 42/12 is 40/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/12: 12/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 60/9 ÷ 42/12 = 60/9 × 12/42
  3. = 60 × 12/9 × 42 = 720/378
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
  5. In mixed form: 119/21

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