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Divide 54/42 with 20/28

1st number: 1 12/42, 2nd number: 20/28

54/42 ÷ 20/28 is 9/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/28: 28/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 54/42 ÷ 20/28 = 54/42 × 28/20
  3. = 54 × 28/42 × 20 = 1512/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
  5. In mixed form: 14/5

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