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Divide 70/12 with 42/18

1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 2 6/18

70/12 ÷ 42/18 is 5/2.

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, 70/12 ÷ 42/18 = 70/12 × 18/42
  3. = 70 × 18/12 × 42 = 1260/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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