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Divide 5/42 with 42/27

1st number: 5/42, 2nd number: 1 15/27

5/42 ÷ 42/27 is 15/196.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/27: 27/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/42 ÷ 42/27 = 5/42 × 27/42
  3. = 5 × 27/42 × 42 = 135/1764
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/196

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