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Divide 20/5 with 42/54

1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 42/54

20/5 ÷ 42/54 is 36/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/54: 54/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/5 ÷ 42/54 = 20/5 × 54/42
  3. = 20 × 54/5 × 42 = 1080/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/7
  5. In mixed form: 51/7

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