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Divide 45/8 with 42/20

1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 2 2/20

45/8 ÷ 42/20 is 75/28.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/20: 20/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 45/8 ÷ 42/20 = 45/8 × 20/42
  3. = 45 × 20/8 × 42 = 900/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/28
  5. In mixed form: 219/28

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