Answers

Divide 42/20 with 72/54

1^st number: 2 2/20, 2^nd number: 1 18/54

42/20 ÷ 72/54 is 63/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/54: 54/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/20 ÷ 72/54 = 42/20 × 54/72
3. = 42 × 54/20 × 72 = 2268/1440
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/40
5. In mixed form: 123/40

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