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Divide 54/42 with 5/20

1st number: 1 12/42, 2nd number: 5/20

54/42 ÷ 5/20 is 36/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/20: 20/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 54/42 ÷ 5/20 = 54/42 × 20/5
  3. = 54 × 20/42 × 5 = 1080/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/7
  5. In mixed form: 51/7

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