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Divide 42/3 with 72/5

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

42/3 ÷ 72/5 is 35/36.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/5: 5/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/3 ÷ 72/5 = 42/3 × 5/72
3. = 42 × 5/3 × 72 = 210/216
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/36

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