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Divide 42/5 with 20/49

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 20/49

42/5 ÷ 20/49 is 1029/50.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/49: 49/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 20/49 = 42/5 × 49/20
  3. = 42 × 49/5 × 20 = 2058/100
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1029/50
  5. In mixed form: 2029/50

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