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Divide 20/42 with 15/7

1^st number: 20/42, 2^nd number: 2 1/7

20/42 ÷ 15/7 is 2/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 15/7: 7/15
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 20/42 ÷ 15/7 = 20/42 × 7/15
3. = 20 × 7/42 × 15 = 140/630
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9

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