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Divide 42/20 with 7/5

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

42/20 ÷ 7/5 is 3/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/5: 5/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 7/5 = 42/20 × 5/7
  3. = 42 × 5/20 × 7 = 210/140
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  5. In mixed form: 11/2

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