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Divide 42/14 with 20/12

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 1 8/12

42/14 ÷ 20/12 is 9/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/12: 12/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/14 ÷ 20/12 = 42/14 × 12/20
  3. = 42 × 12/14 × 20 = 504/280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
  5. In mixed form: 14/5

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