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Divide 42/9 with 18/7

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 2 4/7

42/9 ÷ 18/7 is 49/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/7: 7/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/9 ÷ 18/7 = 42/9 × 7/18
  3. = 42 × 7/9 × 18 = 294/162
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/27
  5. In mixed form: 122/27

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