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Divide 42/15 with 8/12

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

42/15 ÷ 8/12 is 21/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/12: 12/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/15 ÷ 8/12 = 42/15 × 12/8
  3. = 42 × 12/15 × 8 = 504/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
  5. In mixed form: 41/5

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