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Divide 8/12 with 42/5

1st number: 8/12, 2nd number: 8 2/5

8/12 ÷ 42/5 is 5/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/5: 5/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/12 ÷ 42/5 = 8/12 × 5/42
  3. = 8 × 5/12 × 42 = 40/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/63

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