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Divide 20/5 with 32/42

1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 32/42

20/5 ÷ 32/42 is 21/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 32/42: 42/32
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/5 ÷ 32/42 = 20/5 × 42/32
  3. = 20 × 42/5 × 32 = 840/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
  5. In mixed form: 51/4

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