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Divide 42/20 with 24/54

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 24/54

42/20 ÷ 24/54 is 189/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 24/54: 54/24
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 24/54 = 42/20 × 54/24
  3. = 42 × 54/20 × 24 = 2268/480
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/40
  5. In mixed form: 429/40

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