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Divide 20/16 with 42/60

1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 42/60

20/16 ÷ 42/60 is 25/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/60: 60/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/16 ÷ 42/60 = 20/16 × 60/42
  3. = 20 × 60/16 × 42 = 1200/672
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/14
  5. In mixed form: 111/14

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