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Divide 15/12 with 42/70

1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 42/70

15/12 ÷ 42/70 is 25/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/70: 70/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/12 ÷ 42/70 = 15/12 × 70/42
  3. = 15 × 70/12 × 42 = 1050/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/12
  5. In mixed form: 21/12

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