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Divide 20/9 with 36/42

1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 36/42

20/9 ÷ 36/42 is 70/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/42: 42/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/9 ÷ 36/42 = 20/9 × 42/36
  3. = 20 × 42/9 × 36 = 840/324
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 70/27
  5. In mixed form: 216/27

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