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Divide 42/20 with 8/10

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 8/10

42/20 ÷ 8/10 is 21/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/10: 10/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 8/10 = 42/20 × 10/8
  3. = 42 × 10/20 × 8 = 420/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
  5. In mixed form: 25/8

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