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Divide 42/18 with 15/9

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 1 6/9

42/18 ÷ 15/9 is 7/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/9: 9/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/18 ÷ 15/9 = 42/18 × 9/15
  3. = 42 × 9/18 × 15 = 378/270
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
  5. In mixed form: 12/5

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