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Divide 42/15 with 1/5

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 1/5

42/15 ÷ 1/5 is 14/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

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

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