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Divide 72/15 with 42/84

1^st number: 4 12/15, 2^nd number: 42/84

72/15 ÷ 42/84 is 48/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/84: 84/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/15 ÷ 42/84 = 72/15 × 84/42
3. = 72 × 84/15 × 42 = 6048/630
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/5
5. In mixed form: 93/5

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