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Divide 42/2 with 60/15

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 4 0/15

42/2 ÷ 60/15 is 21/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 60/15: 15/60
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/2 ÷ 60/15 = 42/2 × 15/60
  3. = 42 × 15/2 × 60 = 630/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
  5. In mixed form: 51/4

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