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Divide 84/15 with 42/5

1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 8 2/5

84/15 ÷ 42/5 is 2/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/5: 5/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 84/15 ÷ 42/5 = 84/15 × 5/42
  3. = 84 × 5/15 × 42 = 420/630
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3

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