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Divide 42/20 with 28/21

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 1 7/21

42/20 ÷ 28/21 is 63/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 28/21: 21/28
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 28/21 = 42/20 × 21/28
  3. = 42 × 21/20 × 28 = 882/560
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/40
  5. In mixed form: 123/40

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