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Divide 42/15 with 20/15

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

42/15 ÷ 20/15 is 21/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/15: 15/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/15 ÷ 20/15 = 42/15 × 15/20
  3. = 42 × 15/15 × 20 = 630/300
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
  5. In mixed form: 21/10

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