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Divide 72/42 with 20/24

1^st number: 1 30/42, 2^nd number: 20/24

72/42 ÷ 20/24 is 72/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 20/24: 24/20
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/42 ÷ 20/24 = 72/42 × 24/20
3. = 72 × 24/42 × 20 = 1728/840
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/35
5. In mixed form: 22/35

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