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Divide 42/9 with 72/20

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 3 12/20

42/9 ÷ 72/20 is 35/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/20: 20/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/9 ÷ 72/20 = 42/9 × 20/72
3. = 42 × 20/9 × 72 = 840/648
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/27
5. In mixed form: 18/27

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