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Divide 20/36 with 42/18

1st number: 20/36, 2nd number: 2 6/18

20/36 ÷ 42/18 is 5/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/18: 18/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/36 ÷ 42/18 = 20/36 × 18/42
  3. = 20 × 18/36 × 42 = 360/1512
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/21

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