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Divide 42/24 with 20/5

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 4 0/5

42/24 ÷ 20/5 is 7/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/5: 5/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/24 ÷ 20/5 = 42/24 × 5/20
  3. = 42 × 5/24 × 20 = 210/480
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/16

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