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Divide 10/5 with 8/42

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 8/42

10/5 ÷ 8/42 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/42: 42/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 10/5 ÷ 8/42 = 10/5 × 42/8
  3. = 10 × 42/5 × 8 = 420/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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