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Divide 5/42 with 50/20

1^st number: 5/42, 2^nd number: 2 10/20

5/42 ÷ 50/20 is 1/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 50/20: 20/50
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/42 ÷ 50/20 = 5/42 × 20/50
3. = 5 × 20/42 × 50 = 100/2100
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/21

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