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Divide 42/20 with 48/60

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 48/60

42/20 ÷ 48/60 is 21/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 48/60: 60/48
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 48/60 = 42/20 × 60/48
  3. = 42 × 60/20 × 48 = 2520/960
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
  5. In mixed form: 25/8

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