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Divide 72/10 with 42/10

1^st number: 7 2/10, 2^nd number: 4 2/10

72/10 ÷ 42/10 is 12/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/10: 10/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/10 ÷ 42/10 = 72/10 × 10/42
3. = 72 × 10/10 × 42 = 720/420
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
5. In mixed form: 15/7

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