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Divide 15/5 with 8/42

1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 8/42

15/5 ÷ 8/42 is 63/4.

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, 15/5 ÷ 8/42 = 15/5 × 42/8
  3. = 15 × 42/5 × 8 = 630/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/4
  5. In mixed form: 153/4

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