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Divide 10/5 with 42/70

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 42/70

10/5 ÷ 42/70 is 10/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/70: 70/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 10/5 ÷ 42/70 = 10/5 × 70/42
  3. = 10 × 70/5 × 42 = 700/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
  5. In mixed form: 31/3

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