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Divide 42/15 with 36/20

1^st number: 2 12/15, 2^nd number: 1 16/20

42/15 ÷ 36/20 is 14/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 36/20: 20/36
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/15 ÷ 36/20 = 42/15 × 20/36
3. = 42 × 20/15 × 36 = 840/540
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
5. In mixed form: 15/9

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