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Divide 21/42 with 15/9

1st number: 21/42, 2nd number: 1 6/9

21/42 ÷ 15/9 is 3/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/9: 9/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/42 ÷ 15/9 = 21/42 × 9/15
  3. = 21 × 9/42 × 15 = 189/630
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/10

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