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Divide 25/20 with 42/72

1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 42/72

25/20 ÷ 42/72 is 15/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/72: 72/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 25/20 ÷ 42/72 = 25/20 × 72/42
  3. = 25 × 72/20 × 42 = 1800/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
  5. In mixed form: 21/7

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