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Divide 42/20 with 96/60

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 1 36/60

42/20 ÷ 96/60 is 21/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 96/60: 60/96
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 96/60 = 42/20 × 60/96
  3. = 42 × 60/20 × 96 = 2520/1920
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/16
  5. In mixed form: 15/16

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