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Divide 42/4 with 20/3

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 6 2/3

42/4 ÷ 20/3 is 63/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/3: 3/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/4 ÷ 20/3 = 42/4 × 3/20
  3. = 42 × 3/4 × 20 = 126/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/40
  5. In mixed form: 123/40

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