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Divide 72/16 with 42/20

1^st number: 4 8/16, 2^nd number: 2 2/20

72/16 ÷ 42/20 is 15/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/20: 20/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/16 ÷ 42/20 = 72/16 × 20/42
3. = 72 × 20/16 × 42 = 1440/672
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
5. In mixed form: 21/7

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