Answers

Divide 42/20 with 72/70

1^st number: 2 2/20, 2^nd number: 1 2/70

42/20 ÷ 72/70 is 49/24.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/70: 70/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/20 ÷ 72/70 = 42/20 × 70/72
3. = 42 × 70/20 × 72 = 2940/1440
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/24
5. In mixed form: 21/24

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