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Divide 20/5 with 42/70

1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 42/70

20/5 ÷ 42/70 is 20/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/70: 70/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/5 ÷ 42/70 = 20/5 × 70/42
  3. = 20 × 70/5 × 42 = 1400/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
  5. In mixed form: 62/3

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