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Divide 42/20 with 3/72

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 3/72

42/20 ÷ 3/72 is 252/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/72: 72/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 3/72 = 42/20 × 72/3
  3. = 42 × 72/20 × 3 = 3024/60
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 252/5
  5. In mixed form: 502/5

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