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Divide 12/15 with 42/8

1^st number: 12/15, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

12/15 ÷ 42/8 is 16/105.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/8: 8/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 12/15 ÷ 42/8 = 12/15 × 8/42
3. = 12 × 8/15 × 42 = 96/630
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/105

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