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Divide 72/42 with 5/18

1^st number: 1 30/42, 2^nd number: 5/18

72/42 ÷ 5/18 is 216/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/18: 18/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/42 ÷ 5/18 = 72/42 × 18/5
3. = 72 × 18/42 × 5 = 1296/210
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 216/35
5. In mixed form: 66/35

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