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Divide 42/24 with 15/56

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 15/56

42/24 ÷ 15/56 is 98/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/56: 56/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/24 ÷ 15/56 = 42/24 × 56/15
  3. = 42 × 56/24 × 15 = 2352/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/15
  5. In mixed form: 68/15

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