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Divide 42/3 with 21/20

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 1 1/20

42/3 ÷ 21/20 is 40/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/20: 20/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/3 ÷ 21/20 = 42/3 × 20/21
  3. = 42 × 20/3 × 21 = 840/63
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/3
  5. In mixed form: 131/3

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