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Divide 42/20 with 4/7

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 4/7

42/20 ÷ 4/7 is 147/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 4/7: 7/4
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 4/7 = 42/20 × 7/4
  3. = 42 × 7/20 × 4 = 294/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/40
  5. In mixed form: 327/40

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