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Divide 42/18 with 20/12

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 1 8/12

42/18 ÷ 20/12 is 7/5.

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, 42/18 ÷ 20/12 = 42/18 × 12/20
  3. = 42 × 12/18 × 20 = 504/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
  5. In mixed form: 12/5

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