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Divide 20/15 with 42/40

1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 1 2/40

20/15 ÷ 42/40 is 80/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/40: 40/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/15 ÷ 42/40 = 20/15 × 40/42
  3. = 20 × 40/15 × 42 = 800/630
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/63
  5. In mixed form: 117/63

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