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Divide 42/9 with 72/28

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 2 16/28

42/9 ÷ 72/28 is 49/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/28: 28/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/9 ÷ 72/28 = 42/9 × 28/72
3. = 42 × 28/9 × 72 = 1176/648
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/27
5. In mixed form: 122/27

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