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Divide 42/10 with 20/7

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 2 6/7

42/10 ÷ 20/7 is 147/100.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/7: 7/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/10 ÷ 20/7 = 42/10 × 7/20
  3. = 42 × 7/10 × 20 = 294/200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/100
  5. In mixed form: 147/100

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