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Divide 54/20 with 42/36

1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 1 6/36

54/20 ÷ 42/36 is 81/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/36: 36/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 54/20 ÷ 42/36 = 54/20 × 36/42
  3. = 54 × 36/20 × 42 = 1944/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/35
  5. In mixed form: 211/35

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