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Divide 42/9 with 48/20

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 2 8/20

42/9 ÷ 48/20 is 35/18.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 48/20: 20/48
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/9 ÷ 48/20 = 42/9 × 20/48
  3. = 42 × 20/9 × 48 = 840/432
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/18
  5. In mixed form: 117/18

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