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Divide 42/15 with 42/9

1^st number: 2 12/15, 2^nd number: 4 6/9

42/15 ÷ 42/9 is 3/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/9: 9/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/15 ÷ 42/9 = 42/15 × 9/42
3. = 42 × 9/15 × 42 = 378/630
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/5

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