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Divide 20/3 with 42/14

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 3 0/14

20/3 ÷ 42/14 is 20/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/14: 14/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/3 ÷ 42/14 = 20/3 × 14/42
  3. = 20 × 14/3 × 42 = 280/126
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
  5. In mixed form: 22/9

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