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Divide 2/8 with 1/42

2/8 ÷ 1/42 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/42: 42/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 2/8 ÷ 1/42 = 2/8 × 42/1
  3. = 2 × 42/8 × 1 = 84/8
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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