Answers

Divide 42/36 with 20/84

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 20/84

42/36 ÷ 20/84 is 49/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 20/84: 84/20
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/36 ÷ 20/84 = 42/36 × 84/20
3. = 42 × 84/36 × 20 = 3528/720
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/10
5. In mixed form: 49/10

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