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Divide 45/72 with 42/18

1^st number: 45/72, 2^nd number: 2 6/18

45/72 ÷ 42/18 is 15/56.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/18: 18/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 45/72 ÷ 42/18 = 45/72 × 18/42
3. = 45 × 18/72 × 42 = 810/3024
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/56

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