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Divide 42/20 with 72/6

1^st number: 2 2/20, 2^nd number: 12 0/6

42/20 ÷ 72/6 is 7/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/6: 6/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/20 ÷ 72/6 = 42/20 × 6/72
3. = 42 × 6/20 × 72 = 252/1440
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/40

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