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Divide 42/24 with 8/20

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 8/20

42/24 ÷ 8/20 is 35/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/20: 20/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/24 ÷ 8/20 = 42/24 × 20/8
  3. = 42 × 20/24 × 8 = 840/192
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/8
  5. In mixed form: 43/8

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