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Divide 15/8 with 4/42

1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 4/42

15/8 ÷ 4/42 is 315/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 4/42: 42/4
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/8 ÷ 4/42 = 15/8 × 42/4
  3. = 15 × 42/8 × 4 = 630/32
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 315/16
  5. In mixed form: 1911/16

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