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Divide 42/4 with 40/20

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 2 0/20

42/4 ÷ 40/20 is 21/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/20: 20/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/4 ÷ 40/20 = 42/4 × 20/40
  3. = 42 × 20/4 × 40 = 840/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
  5. In mixed form: 51/4

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