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Divide 42/9 with 20/56

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 20/56

42/9 ÷ 20/56 is 196/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/56: 56/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/9 ÷ 20/56 = 42/9 × 56/20
  3. = 42 × 56/9 × 20 = 2352/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 196/15
  5. In mixed form: 131/15

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