Answers

Divide 42/84 with 20/56

42/84 ÷ 20/56 is 7/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 20/56: 56/20
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/84 ÷ 20/56 = 42/84 × 56/20
3. = 42 × 56/84 × 20 = 2352/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
5. In mixed form: 12/5

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