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Divide 42/21 with 20/45

1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 20/45

42/21 ÷ 20/45 is 9/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/45: 45/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/21 ÷ 20/45 = 42/21 × 45/20
  3. = 42 × 45/21 × 20 = 1890/420
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
  5. In mixed form: 41/2

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