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Divide 42/18 with 20/40

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 20/40

42/18 ÷ 20/40 is 14/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/40: 40/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/18 ÷ 20/40 = 42/18 × 40/20
  3. = 42 × 40/18 × 20 = 1680/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  5. In mixed form: 42/3

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