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Divide 42/48 with 15/72

42/48 ÷ 15/72 is 21/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/72: 72/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/48 ÷ 15/72 = 42/48 × 72/15
  3. = 42 × 72/48 × 15 = 3024/720
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
  5. In mixed form: 41/5

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