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Divide 42/18 with 20/36

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 20/36

42/18 ÷ 20/36 is 21/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/36: 36/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/18 ÷ 20/36 = 42/18 × 36/20
  3. = 42 × 36/18 × 20 = 1512/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
  5. In mixed form: 41/5

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