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Divide 5/20 with 42/18

1st number: 5/20, 2nd number: 2 6/18

5/20 ÷ 42/18 is 3/28.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/18: 18/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/20 ÷ 42/18 = 5/20 × 18/42
  3. = 5 × 18/20 × 42 = 90/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/28

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