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Divide 42/10 with 7/24

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 7/24

42/10 ÷ 7/24 is 72/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/24: 24/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/10 ÷ 7/24 = 42/10 × 24/7
  3. = 42 × 24/10 × 7 = 1008/70
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/5
  5. In mixed form: 142/5

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