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Divide 20/42 with 45/40

1st number: 20/42, 2nd number: 1 5/40

20/42 ÷ 45/40 is 80/189.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/40: 40/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/42 ÷ 45/40 = 20/42 × 40/45
  3. = 20 × 40/42 × 45 = 800/1890
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/189

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