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Divide 21/42 with 72/60

1^st number: 21/42, 2^nd number: 1 12/60

21/42 ÷ 72/60 is 5/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/60: 60/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 21/42 ÷ 72/60 = 21/42 × 60/72
3. = 21 × 60/42 × 72 = 1260/3024
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12

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