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Divide 9/2 with 42/20

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

9/2 ÷ 42/20 is 15/7.

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, 9/2 ÷ 42/20 = 9/2 × 20/42
  3. = 9 × 20/2 × 42 = 180/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
  5. In mixed form: 21/7

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