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Divide 42/20 with 24/27

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 24/27

42/20 ÷ 24/27 is 189/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 24/27: 27/24
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 24/27 = 42/20 × 27/24
  3. = 42 × 27/20 × 24 = 1134/480
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/80
  5. In mixed form: 229/80

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