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Divide 5/3 with 72/42

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 30/42

5/3 ÷ 72/42 is 35/36.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/42: 42/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/3 ÷ 72/42 = 5/3 × 42/72
3. = 5 × 42/3 × 72 = 210/216
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/36

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