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Divide 42/2 with 20/7

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 2 6/7

42/2 ÷ 20/7 is 147/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/7: 7/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/2 ÷ 20/7 = 42/2 × 7/20
  3. = 42 × 7/2 × 20 = 294/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/20
  5. In mixed form: 77/20

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