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Divide 45/20 with 42/70

1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 42/70

45/20 ÷ 42/70 is 15/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/70: 70/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 45/20 ÷ 42/70 = 45/20 × 70/42
  3. = 45 × 70/20 × 42 = 3150/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
  5. In mixed form: 33/4

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