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Divide 42/72 with 20/36

42/72 ÷ 20/36 is 21/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 20/36: 36/20
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/72 ÷ 20/36 = 42/72 × 36/20
3. = 42 × 36/72 × 20 = 1512/1440
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
5. In mixed form: 11/20

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