Answers

Divide 42/12 with 20/42

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 20/42

42/12 ÷ 20/42 is 147/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 20/42: 42/20
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/12 ÷ 20/42 = 42/12 × 42/20
3. = 42 × 42/12 × 20 = 1764/240
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/20
5. In mixed form: 77/20

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