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Divide 42/20 with 56/12

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 4 8/12

42/20 ÷ 56/12 is 9/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/12: 12/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 56/12 = 42/20 × 12/56
  3. = 42 × 12/20 × 56 = 504/1120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/20

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