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Divide 42/20 with 20/80

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 20/80

42/20 ÷ 20/80 is 42/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/80: 80/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 20/80 = 42/20 × 80/20
  3. = 42 × 80/20 × 20 = 3360/400
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/5
  5. In mixed form: 82/5

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