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Divide 15/4 with 42/35

1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 1 7/35

15/4 ÷ 42/35 is 25/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/35: 35/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/4 ÷ 42/35 = 15/4 × 35/42
  3. = 15 × 35/4 × 42 = 525/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/8
  5. In mixed form: 31/8

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