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Divide 42/20 with 50/42

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 1 8/42

42/20 ÷ 50/42 is 441/250.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/42: 42/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 50/42 = 42/20 × 42/50
  3. = 42 × 42/20 × 50 = 1764/1000
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 441/250
  5. In mixed form: 1191/250

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