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Divide 42/4 with 20/72

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 20/72

42/4 ÷ 20/72 is 189/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/72: 72/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/4 ÷ 20/72 = 42/4 × 72/20
  3. = 42 × 72/4 × 20 = 3024/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/5
  5. In mixed form: 374/5

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