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Divide 45/20 with 42/25

1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 1 17/25

45/20 ÷ 42/25 is 75/56.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/25: 25/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 45/20 ÷ 42/25 = 45/20 × 25/42
  3. = 45 × 25/20 × 42 = 1125/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/56
  5. In mixed form: 119/56

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