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Divide 42/20 with 12/30

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 12/30

42/20 ÷ 12/30 is 21/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/30: 30/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 12/30 = 42/20 × 30/12
  3. = 42 × 30/20 × 12 = 1260/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
  5. In mixed form: 51/4

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