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Divide 42/60 with 20/12

1^st number: 42/60, 2^nd number: 1 8/12

42/60 ÷ 20/12 is 21/50.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 20/12: 12/20
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/60 ÷ 20/12 = 42/60 × 12/20
3. = 42 × 12/60 × 20 = 504/1200
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/50

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