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Divide 42/20 with 48/72

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 48/72

42/20 ÷ 48/72 is 63/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 48/72: 72/48
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 48/72 = 42/20 × 72/48
  3. = 42 × 72/20 × 48 = 3024/960
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/20
  5. In mixed form: 33/20

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