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Divide 42/20 with 81/49

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 1 32/49

42/20 ÷ 81/49 is 343/270.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 81/49: 49/81
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 81/49 = 42/20 × 49/81
  3. = 42 × 49/20 × 81 = 2058/1620
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/270
  5. In mixed form: 173/270

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