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Divide 72/15 with 4/42

1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 4/42

72/15 ÷ 4/42 is 252/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 4/42: 42/4
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/15 ÷ 4/42 = 72/15 × 42/4
  3. = 72 × 42/15 × 4 = 3024/60
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 252/5
  5. In mixed form: 502/5

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