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Divide 42/20 with 5/36

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 5/36

42/20 ÷ 5/36 is 378/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/36: 36/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 5/36 = 42/20 × 36/5
  3. = 42 × 36/20 × 5 = 1512/100
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 378/25
  5. In mixed form: 153/25

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