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Divide 42/10 with 20/15

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 1 5/15

42/10 ÷ 20/15 is 63/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/15: 15/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/10 ÷ 20/15 = 42/10 × 15/20
  3. = 42 × 15/10 × 20 = 630/200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/20
  5. In mixed form: 33/20

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