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Divide 42/12 with 20/18

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 1 2/18

42/12 ÷ 20/18 is 63/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/18: 18/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 20/18 = 42/12 × 18/20
  3. = 42 × 18/12 × 20 = 756/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/20
  5. In mixed form: 33/20

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