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Divide 42/9 with 84/20

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

42/9 ÷ 84/20 is 10/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 84/20: 20/84
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/9 ÷ 84/20 = 42/9 × 20/84
  3. = 42 × 20/9 × 84 = 840/756
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/9
  5. In mixed form: 11/9

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