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Divide 42/20 with 21/36

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 21/36

42/20 ÷ 21/36 is 18/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/36: 36/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 21/36 = 42/20 × 36/21
  3. = 42 × 36/20 × 21 = 1512/420
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/5
  5. In mixed form: 33/5

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