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Divide 5/20 with 42/12

1^st number: 5/20, 2^nd number: 3 6/12

5/20 ÷ 42/12 is 1/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/12: 12/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/20 ÷ 42/12 = 5/20 × 12/42
3. = 5 × 12/20 × 42 = 60/840
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/14

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