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Divide 20/3 with 42/15

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 2 12/15

20/3 ÷ 42/15 is 50/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/15: 15/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/3 ÷ 42/15 = 20/3 × 15/42
  3. = 20 × 15/3 × 42 = 300/126
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/21
  5. In mixed form: 28/21

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