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Divide 72/42 with 80/15

1st number: 1 30/42, 2nd number: 5 5/15

72/42 ÷ 80/15 is 9/28.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 80/15: 15/80
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/42 ÷ 80/15 = 72/42 × 15/80
  3. = 72 × 15/42 × 80 = 1080/3360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/28

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