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Divide 42/20 with 21/81

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 21/81

42/20 ÷ 21/81 is 81/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/81: 81/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 21/81 = 42/20 × 81/21
  3. = 42 × 81/20 × 21 = 3402/420
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/10
  5. In mixed form: 81/10

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