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Divide 5/4 with 42/8

1^st number: 1 1/4, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

5/4 ÷ 42/8 is 5/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/8: 8/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/4 ÷ 42/8 = 5/4 × 8/42
3. = 5 × 8/4 × 42 = 40/168
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/21

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