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Divide 42/5 with 20/40

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 20/40

42/5 ÷ 20/40 is 84/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/40: 40/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 20/40 = 42/5 × 40/20
  3. = 42 × 40/5 × 20 = 1680/100
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 84/5
  5. In mixed form: 164/5

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