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Divide 12/15 with 42/20

1^st number: 12/15, 2^nd number: 2 2/20

12/15 ÷ 42/20 is 8/21.

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, 12/15 ÷ 42/20 = 12/15 × 20/42
3. = 12 × 20/15 × 42 = 240/630
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/21

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