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Divide 42/21 with 42/15

1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 2 12/15

42/21 ÷ 42/15 is 5/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/15: 15/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/21 ÷ 42/15 = 42/21 × 15/42
  3. = 42 × 15/21 × 42 = 630/882
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/7

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