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Divide 42/2 with 15/9

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 1 6/9

42/2 ÷ 15/9 is 63/5.

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, 42/2 ÷ 15/9 = 42/2 × 9/15
  3. = 42 × 9/2 × 15 = 378/30
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/5
  5. In mixed form: 123/5

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