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Divide 42/20 with 12/48

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 12/48

42/20 ÷ 12/48 is 42/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/48: 48/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 12/48 = 42/20 × 48/12
  3. = 42 × 48/20 × 12 = 2016/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/5
  5. In mixed form: 82/5

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