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Divide 20/12 with 42/27

1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 1 15/27

20/12 ÷ 42/27 is 15/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/27: 27/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/12 ÷ 42/27 = 20/12 × 27/42
  3. = 20 × 27/12 × 42 = 540/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/14
  5. In mixed form: 11/14

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