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Divide 8/20 with 12/42

8/20 ÷ 12/42 is 7/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/42: 42/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/20 ÷ 12/42 = 8/20 × 42/12
  3. = 8 × 42/20 × 12 = 336/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
  5. In mixed form: 12/5

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