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Divide 24/20 with 42/40

1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 1 2/40

24/20 ÷ 42/40 is 8/7.

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, 24/20 ÷ 42/40 = 24/20 × 40/42
  3. = 24 × 40/20 × 42 = 960/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/7
  5. In mixed form: 11/7

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