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Divide 2/5 with 7/42

2/5 ÷ 7/42 is 12/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/42: 42/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 2/5 ÷ 7/42 = 2/5 × 42/7
  3. = 2 × 42/5 × 7 = 84/35
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
  5. In mixed form: 22/5

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