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Divide 42/3 with 15/8

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 1 7/8

42/3 ÷ 15/8 is 112/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/8: 8/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/3 ÷ 15/8 = 42/3 × 8/15
  3. = 42 × 8/3 × 15 = 336/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 112/15
  5. In mixed form: 77/15

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