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Divide 42/20 with 84/24

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 3 12/24

42/20 ÷ 84/24 is 3/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 84/24: 24/84
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 84/24 = 42/20 × 24/84
  3. = 42 × 24/20 × 84 = 1008/1680
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/5

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