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Divide 20/12 with 42/8

1^st number: 1 8/12, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

20/12 ÷ 42/8 is 20/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/8: 8/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 20/12 ÷ 42/8 = 20/12 × 8/42
3. = 20 × 8/12 × 42 = 160/504
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/63

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