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Divide 21/20 with 42/49

1st number: 1 1/20, 2nd number: 42/49

21/20 ÷ 42/49 is 49/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/49: 49/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/20 ÷ 42/49 = 21/20 × 49/42
  3. = 21 × 49/20 × 42 = 1029/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/40
  5. In mixed form: 19/40

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