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Divide 42/20 with 1/7

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 1/7

42/20 ÷ 1/7 is 147/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/7: 7/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 1/7 = 42/20 × 7/1
  3. = 42 × 7/20 × 1 = 294/20
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/10
  5. In mixed form: 147/10

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