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Divide 42/14 with 15/6

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 2 3/6

42/14 ÷ 15/6 is 6/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/6: 6/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/14 ÷ 15/6 = 42/14 × 6/15
  3. = 42 × 6/14 × 15 = 252/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
  5. In mixed form: 11/5

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