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Divide 5/35 with 72/42

1^st number: 5/35, 2^nd number: 1 30/42

5/35 ÷ 72/42 is 1/12.

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, 5/35 ÷ 72/42 = 5/35 × 42/72
3. = 5 × 42/35 × 72 = 210/2520
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12

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