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Divide 42/72 with 5/32

42/72 ÷ 5/32 is 56/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/32: 32/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/72 ÷ 5/32 = 42/72 × 32/5
3. = 42 × 32/72 × 5 = 1344/360
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/15
5. In mixed form: 311/15

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