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Divide 48/20 with 42/50

1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 42/50

48/20 ÷ 42/50 is 20/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/50: 50/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 48/20 ÷ 42/50 = 48/20 × 50/42
  3. = 48 × 50/20 × 42 = 2400/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/7
  5. In mixed form: 26/7

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