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Divide 20/3 with 42/40

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 1 2/40

20/3 ÷ 42/40 is 400/63.

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, 20/3 ÷ 42/40 = 20/3 × 40/42
  3. = 20 × 40/3 × 42 = 800/126
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 400/63
  5. In mixed form: 622/63

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