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Divide 1/5 with 42/20

1^st number: 1/5, 2^nd number: 2 2/20

1/5 ÷ 42/20 is 2/21.

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, 1/5 ÷ 42/20 = 1/5 × 20/42
3. = 1 × 20/5 × 42 = 20/210
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/21

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