Answers

Divide 42/20 with 20/72

1^st number: 2 2/20, 2^nd number: 20/72

42/20 ÷ 20/72 is 189/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 20/72: 72/20
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/20 ÷ 20/72 = 42/20 × 72/20
3. = 42 × 72/20 × 20 = 3024/400
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/25
5. In mixed form: 714/25

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