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Divide 20/12 with 42/18

1^st number: 1 8/12, 2^nd number: 2 6/18

20/12 ÷ 42/18 is 5/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/18: 18/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 20/12 ÷ 42/18 = 20/12 × 18/42
3. = 20 × 18/12 × 42 = 360/504
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/7

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