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Divide 42/2 with 20/24

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 20/24

42/2 ÷ 20/24 is 126/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/24: 24/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/2 ÷ 20/24 = 42/2 × 24/20
  3. = 42 × 24/2 × 20 = 1008/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 126/5
  5. In mixed form: 251/5

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