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Divide 42/20 with 27/5

1^st number: 2 2/20, 2^nd number: 5 2/5

42/20 ÷ 27/5 is 7/18.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 27/5: 5/27
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/20 ÷ 27/5 = 42/20 × 5/27
3. = 42 × 5/20 × 27 = 210/540
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/18

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