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Divide 42/3 with 20/6

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 3 2/6

42/3 ÷ 20/6 is 21/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/6: 6/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/3 ÷ 20/6 = 42/3 × 6/20
  3. = 42 × 6/3 × 20 = 252/60
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
  5. In mixed form: 41/5

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