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Divide 12/8 with 42/20

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 2 2/20

12/8 ÷ 42/20 is 5/7.

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, 12/8 ÷ 42/20 = 12/8 × 20/42
  3. = 12 × 20/8 × 42 = 240/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/7

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