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Divide 24/12 with 42/60

1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 42/60

24/12 ÷ 42/60 is 20/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/60: 60/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 24/12 ÷ 42/60 = 24/12 × 60/42
  3. = 24 × 60/12 × 42 = 1440/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/7
  5. In mixed form: 26/7

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