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Divide 42/84 with 28/72

42/84 ÷ 28/72 is 9/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 28/72: 72/28
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/84 ÷ 28/72 = 42/84 × 72/28
3. = 42 × 72/84 × 28 = 3024/2352
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
5. In mixed form: 12/7

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