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Divide 42/2 with 60/21

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 2 18/21

42/2 ÷ 60/21 is 147/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 60/21: 21/60
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/2 ÷ 60/21 = 42/2 × 21/60
  3. = 42 × 21/2 × 60 = 882/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/20
  5. In mixed form: 77/20

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