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Divide 42/10 with 80/20

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 4 0/20

42/10 ÷ 80/20 is 21/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 80/20: 20/80
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/10 ÷ 80/20 = 42/10 × 20/80
  3. = 42 × 20/10 × 80 = 840/800
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
  5. In mixed form: 11/20

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