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Divide 5/9 with 42/24

1^st number: 5/9, 2^nd number: 1 18/24

5/9 ÷ 42/24 is 20/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/24: 24/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/9 ÷ 42/24 = 5/9 × 24/42
3. = 5 × 24/9 × 42 = 120/378
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/63

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