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Divide 42/50 with 20/72

42/50 ÷ 20/72 is 378/125.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/72: 72/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/50 ÷ 20/72 = 42/50 × 72/20
  3. = 42 × 72/50 × 20 = 3024/1000
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 378/125
  5. In mixed form: 33/125

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