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Divide 42/15 with 8/6

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 1 2/6

42/15 ÷ 8/6 is 21/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/6: 6/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/15 ÷ 8/6 = 42/15 × 6/8
  3. = 42 × 6/15 × 8 = 252/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
  5. In mixed form: 21/10

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