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Divide 54/20 with 42/81

1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 42/81

54/20 ÷ 42/81 is 729/140.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/81: 81/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 54/20 ÷ 42/81 = 54/20 × 81/42
  3. = 54 × 81/20 × 42 = 4374/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 729/140
  5. In mixed form: 529/140

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