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Divide 42/15 with 15/12

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 1 3/12

42/15 ÷ 15/12 is 56/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/12: 12/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/15 ÷ 15/12 = 42/15 × 12/15
  3. = 42 × 12/15 × 15 = 504/225
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/25
  5. In mixed form: 26/25

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