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Divide 5/20 with 42/9

1st number: 5/20, 2nd number: 4 6/9

5/20 ÷ 42/9 is 3/56.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/9: 9/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/20 ÷ 42/9 = 5/20 × 9/42
  3. = 5 × 9/20 × 42 = 45/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/56

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