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Divide 20/3 with 36/42

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 36/42

20/3 ÷ 36/42 is 70/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/42: 42/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/3 ÷ 36/42 = 20/3 × 42/36
  3. = 20 × 42/3 × 36 = 840/108
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 70/9
  5. In mixed form: 77/9

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