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Divide 42/3 with 7/20

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 7/20

42/3 ÷ 7/20 is 40/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/20: 20/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/3 ÷ 7/20 = 42/3 × 20/7
  3. = 42 × 20/3 × 7 = 840/21
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/1

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