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Divide 20/42 with 2/7

20/42 ÷ 2/7 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/7: 7/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/42 ÷ 2/7 = 20/42 × 7/2
  3. = 20 × 7/42 × 2 = 140/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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