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Divide 72/21 with 20/14

1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 1 6/14

72/21 ÷ 20/14 is 12/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/14: 14/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/21 ÷ 20/14 = 72/21 × 14/20
  3. = 72 × 14/21 × 20 = 1008/420
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
  5. In mixed form: 22/5

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