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Divide 20/7 with 42/36

1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 1 6/36

20/7 ÷ 42/36 is 120/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/36: 36/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/7 ÷ 42/36 = 20/7 × 36/42
  3. = 20 × 36/7 × 42 = 720/294
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 120/49
  5. In mixed form: 222/49

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