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Divide 12/7 with 8/20

1st number: 1 5/7, 2nd number: 8/20

12/7 ÷ 8/20 is 30/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/20: 20/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/7 ÷ 8/20 = 12/7 × 20/8
  3. = 12 × 20/7 × 8 = 240/56
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 30/7
  5. In mixed form: 42/7

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