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Divide 42/20 with 42/56

1^st number: 2 2/20, 2^nd number: 42/56

42/20 ÷ 42/56 is 14/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/56: 56/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/20 ÷ 42/56 = 42/20 × 56/42
3. = 42 × 56/20 × 42 = 2352/840
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
5. In mixed form: 24/5

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