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Divide 2/15 with 42/8

1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 5 2/8

2/15 ÷ 42/8 is 8/315.

Steps for dividing fractions

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

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