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Divide 42/5 with 15/7

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 2 1/7

42/5 ÷ 15/7 is 98/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/7: 7/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 15/7 = 42/5 × 7/15
  3. = 42 × 7/5 × 15 = 294/75
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/25
  5. In mixed form: 323/25

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