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Divide 12/15 with 42/24

1^st number: 12/15, 2^nd number: 1 18/24

12/15 ÷ 42/24 is 16/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/24: 24/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 12/15 ÷ 42/24 = 12/15 × 24/42
3. = 12 × 24/15 × 42 = 288/630
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/35

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