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Divide 42/15 with 24/5

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 4 4/5

42/15 ÷ 24/5 is 7/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 24/5: 5/24
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/15 ÷ 24/5 = 42/15 × 5/24
  3. = 42 × 5/15 × 24 = 210/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/12

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