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Divide 42/15 with 45/20

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 2 5/20

42/15 ÷ 45/20 is 56/45.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/20: 20/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/15 ÷ 45/20 = 42/15 × 20/45
  3. = 42 × 20/15 × 45 = 840/675
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/45
  5. In mixed form: 111/45

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