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Divide 5/42 with 5/3

1^st number: 5/42, 2^nd number: 1 2/3

5/42 ÷ 5/3 is 1/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/3: 3/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/42 ÷ 5/3 = 5/42 × 3/5
3. = 5 × 3/42 × 5 = 15/210
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/14

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