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Divide 84/42 with 42/60

1st number: 2 0/42, 2nd number: 42/60

84/42 ÷ 42/60 is 20/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/60: 60/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 84/42 ÷ 42/60 = 84/42 × 60/42
  3. = 84 × 60/42 × 42 = 5040/1764
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/7
  5. In mixed form: 26/7

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