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Divide 3/5 with 72/42

1^st number: 3/5, 2^nd number: 1 30/42

3/5 ÷ 72/42 is 7/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/42: 42/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 3/5 ÷ 72/42 = 3/5 × 42/72
3. = 3 × 42/5 × 72 = 126/360
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/20

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