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Divide 20/3 with 42/7

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 6 0/7

20/3 ÷ 42/7 is 10/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/7: 7/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/3 ÷ 42/7 = 20/3 × 7/42
  3. = 20 × 7/3 × 42 = 140/126
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/9
  5. In mixed form: 11/9

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