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Divide 84/27 with 42/72

1st number: 3 3/27, 2nd number: 42/72

84/27 ÷ 42/72 is 16/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/72: 72/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 84/27 ÷ 42/72 = 84/27 × 72/42
  3. = 84 × 72/27 × 42 = 6048/1134
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
  5. In mixed form: 51/3

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