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Divide 42/20 with 28/24

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 1 4/24

42/20 ÷ 28/24 is 9/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 28/24: 24/28
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 28/24 = 42/20 × 24/28
  3. = 42 × 24/20 × 28 = 1008/560
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
  5. In mixed form: 14/5

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