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Divide 20/5 with 42/49

1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 42/49

20/5 ÷ 42/49 is 14/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/49: 49/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/5 ÷ 42/49 = 20/5 × 49/42
  3. = 20 × 49/5 × 42 = 980/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  5. In mixed form: 42/3

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