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Divide 35/8 with 42/72

1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 42/72

35/8 ÷ 42/72 is 15/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/72: 72/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 35/8 ÷ 42/72 = 35/8 × 72/42
  3. = 35 × 72/8 × 42 = 2520/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
  5. In mixed form: 71/2

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