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Divide 42/27 with 15/24

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 15/24

42/27 ÷ 15/24 is 112/45.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/24: 24/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/27 ÷ 15/24 = 42/27 × 24/15
  3. = 42 × 24/27 × 15 = 1008/405
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 112/45
  5. In mixed form: 222/45

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