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Divide 42/3 with 48/9

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 5 3/9

42/3 ÷ 48/9 is 21/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 48/9: 9/48
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/3 ÷ 48/9 = 42/3 × 9/48
  3. = 42 × 9/3 × 48 = 378/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
  5. In mixed form: 25/8

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