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Divide 15/2 with 8/42

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 8/42

15/2 ÷ 8/42 is 315/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/42: 42/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/2 ÷ 8/42 = 15/2 × 42/8
  3. = 15 × 42/2 × 8 = 630/16
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 315/8
  5. In mixed form: 393/8

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