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Divide 70/15 with 42/20

1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 2 2/20

70/15 ÷ 42/20 is 20/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/20: 20/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 70/15 ÷ 42/20 = 70/15 × 20/42
  3. = 70 × 20/15 × 42 = 1400/630
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
  5. In mixed form: 22/9

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