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Divide 42/20 with 20/30

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 20/30

42/20 ÷ 20/30 is 63/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/30: 30/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 20/30 = 42/20 × 30/20
  3. = 42 × 30/20 × 20 = 1260/400
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/20
  5. In mixed form: 33/20

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