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Divide 42/20 with 48/27

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 1 21/27

42/20 ÷ 48/27 is 189/160.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 48/27: 27/48
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 48/27 = 42/20 × 27/48
  3. = 42 × 27/20 × 48 = 1134/960
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/160
  5. In mixed form: 129/160

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