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Divide 60/42 with 5/20

1st number: 1 18/42, 2nd number: 5/20

60/42 ÷ 5/20 is 40/7.

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, 60/42 ÷ 5/20 = 60/42 × 20/5
  3. = 60 × 20/42 × 5 = 1200/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/7
  5. In mixed form: 55/7

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