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Divide 72/20 with 42/30

1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 1 12/30

72/20 ÷ 42/30 is 18/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/30: 30/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/20 ÷ 42/30 = 72/20 × 30/42
  3. = 72 × 30/20 × 42 = 2160/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/7
  5. In mixed form: 24/7

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