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Divide 42/15 with 42/5

1^st number: 2 12/15, 2^nd number: 8 2/5

42/15 ÷ 42/5 is 1/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/5: 5/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/15 ÷ 42/5 = 42/15 × 5/42
3. = 42 × 5/15 × 42 = 210/630
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/3

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