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Divide 20/5 with 18/42

1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 18/42

20/5 ÷ 18/42 is 28/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/42: 42/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/5 ÷ 18/42 = 20/5 × 42/18
  3. = 20 × 42/5 × 18 = 840/90
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/3
  5. In mixed form: 91/3

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