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Divide 72/27 with 42/4

1st number: 2 18/27, 2nd number: 10 2/4

72/27 ÷ 42/4 is 16/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/4: 4/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/27 ÷ 42/4 = 72/27 × 4/42
  3. = 72 × 4/27 × 42 = 288/1134
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/63

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