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Divide 42/20 with 25/18

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 1 7/18

42/20 ÷ 25/18 is 189/125.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 25/18: 18/25
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 25/18 = 42/20 × 18/25
  3. = 42 × 18/20 × 25 = 756/500
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/125
  5. In mixed form: 164/125

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