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Divide 5/42 with 72/35

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

5/42 ÷ 72/35 is 25/432.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/35: 35/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/42 ÷ 72/35 = 5/42 × 35/72
3. = 5 × 35/42 × 72 = 175/3024
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/432

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