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Divide 42/20 with 20/48

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

42/20 ÷ 20/48 is 126/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/48: 48/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 20/48 = 42/20 × 48/20
  3. = 42 × 48/20 × 20 = 2016/400
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 126/25
  5. In mixed form: 51/25

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