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Divide 42/27 with 42/5

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 8 2/5

42/27 ÷ 42/5 is 5/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/5: 5/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/27 ÷ 42/5 = 42/27 × 5/42
3. = 42 × 5/27 × 42 = 210/1134
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/27

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