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Divide 5/72 with 42/27

1^st number: 5/72, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

5/72 ÷ 42/27 is 5/112.

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, 5/72 ÷ 42/27 = 5/72 × 27/42
3. = 5 × 27/72 × 42 = 135/3024
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/112

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