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Divide 42/3 with 15/4

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 3 3/4

42/3 ÷ 15/4 is 56/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/4: 4/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/3 ÷ 15/4 = 42/3 × 4/15
  3. = 42 × 4/3 × 15 = 168/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/15
  5. In mixed form: 311/15

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