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Divide 42/8 with 1/9

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 1/9

42/8 ÷ 1/9 is 189/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/9: 9/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 1/9 = 42/8 × 9/1
  3. = 42 × 9/8 × 1 = 378/8
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/4
  5. In mixed form: 471/4

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