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Divide 1/2 with 42/5

1^st number: 1/2, 2^nd number: 8 2/5

1/2 ÷ 42/5 is 5/84.

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, 1/2 ÷ 42/5 = 1/2 × 5/42
3. = 1 × 5/2 × 42 = 5/84

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