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Divide 72/42 with 20/8

1^st number: 1 30/42, 2^nd number: 2 4/8

72/42 ÷ 20/8 is 24/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 20/8: 8/20
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/42 ÷ 20/8 = 72/42 × 8/20
3. = 72 × 8/42 × 20 = 576/840
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/35

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