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Divide 10/2 with 20/42

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 20/42

10/2 ÷ 20/42 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/42: 42/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 10/2 ÷ 20/42 = 10/2 × 42/20
  3. = 10 × 42/2 × 20 = 420/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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