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Divide 42/72 with 84/9

1^st number: 42/72, 2^nd number: 9 3/9

42/72 ÷ 84/9 is 1/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 84/9: 9/84
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/72 ÷ 84/9 = 42/72 × 9/84
3. = 42 × 9/72 × 84 = 378/6048
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/16

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