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Divide 48/12 with 42/20

1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 2 2/20

48/12 ÷ 42/20 is 40/21.

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, 48/12 ÷ 42/20 = 48/12 × 20/42
  3. = 48 × 20/12 × 42 = 960/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
  5. In mixed form: 119/21

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