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Divide 15/10 with 15/42

1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 15/42

15/10 ÷ 15/42 is 21/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/42: 42/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/10 ÷ 15/42 = 15/10 × 42/15
  3. = 15 × 42/10 × 15 = 630/150
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
  5. In mixed form: 41/5

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