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Divide 42/3 with 15/27

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 15/27

42/3 ÷ 15/27 is 126/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/27: 27/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/3 ÷ 15/27 = 42/3 × 27/15
  3. = 42 × 27/3 × 15 = 1134/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 126/5
  5. In mixed form: 251/5

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