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Divide 42/6 with 20/7

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 2 6/7

42/6 ÷ 20/7 is 49/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/7: 7/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/6 ÷ 20/7 = 42/6 × 7/20
  3. = 42 × 7/6 × 20 = 294/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/20
  5. In mixed form: 29/20

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