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Divide 2/5 with 1/42

2/5 ÷ 1/42 is 84/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/42: 42/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 2/5 ÷ 1/42 = 2/5 × 42/1
  3. = 2 × 42/5 × 1 = 84/5
  4. In mixed form: 164/5

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