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Divide 42/3 with 72/20

1^st number: 14 0/3, 2^nd number: 3 12/20

42/3 ÷ 72/20 is 35/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/20: 20/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/3 ÷ 72/20 = 42/3 × 20/72
3. = 42 × 20/3 × 72 = 840/216
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/9
5. In mixed form: 38/9

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