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Divide 20/14 with 42/8

1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 5 2/8

20/14 ÷ 42/8 is 40/147.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/8: 8/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/14 ÷ 42/8 = 20/14 × 8/42
  3. = 20 × 8/14 × 42 = 160/588
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/147

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