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Divide 24/5 with 42/20

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 2 2/20

24/5 ÷ 42/20 is 16/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/20: 20/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 24/5 ÷ 42/20 = 24/5 × 20/42
  3. = 24 × 20/5 × 42 = 480/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/7
  5. In mixed form: 22/7

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