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Divide 20/21 with 72/42

1^st number: 20/21, 2^nd number: 1 30/42

20/21 ÷ 72/42 is 5/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/42: 42/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 20/21 ÷ 72/42 = 20/21 × 42/72
3. = 20 × 42/21 × 72 = 840/1512
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/9

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