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Divide 1/15 with 42/5

1st number: 1/15, 2nd number: 8 2/5

1/15 ÷ 42/5 is 1/126.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/5: 5/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 1/15 ÷ 42/5 = 1/15 × 5/42
  3. = 1 × 5/15 × 42 = 5/630
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/126

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