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Divide 84/42 with 15/8

1st number: 2 0/42, 2nd number: 1 7/8

84/42 ÷ 15/8 is 16/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/8: 8/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 84/42 ÷ 15/8 = 84/42 × 8/15
  3. = 84 × 8/42 × 15 = 672/630
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
  5. In mixed form: 11/15

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