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Divide 42/60 with 72/27

1^st number: 42/60, 2^nd number: 2 18/27

42/60 ÷ 72/27 is 21/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/27: 27/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/60 ÷ 72/27 = 42/60 × 27/72
3. = 42 × 27/60 × 72 = 1134/4320
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/80

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