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Divide 42/6 with 48/9

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 5 3/9

42/6 ÷ 48/9 is 21/16.

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, 42/6 ÷ 48/9 = 42/6 × 9/48
  3. = 42 × 9/6 × 48 = 378/288
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/16
  5. In mixed form: 15/16

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