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Divide 15/4 with 5/42

1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 5/42

15/4 ÷ 5/42 is 63/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/42: 42/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/4 ÷ 5/42 = 15/4 × 42/5
  3. = 15 × 42/4 × 5 = 630/20
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/2
  5. In mixed form: 311/2

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