Answers

Divide 42/20 with 56/54

1^st number: 2 2/20, 2^nd number: 1 2/54

42/20 ÷ 56/54 is 81/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 56/54: 54/56
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/20 ÷ 56/54 = 42/20 × 54/56
3. = 42 × 54/20 × 56 = 2268/1120
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/40
5. In mixed form: 21/40

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