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Divide 10/5 with 5/42

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

10/5 ÷ 5/42 is 84/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/42: 42/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 10/5 ÷ 5/42 = 10/5 × 42/5
  3. = 10 × 42/5 × 5 = 420/25
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 84/5
  5. In mixed form: 164/5

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