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Divide 35/8 with 42/40

1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 1 2/40

35/8 ÷ 42/40 is 25/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/40: 40/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 35/8 ÷ 42/40 = 35/8 × 40/42
  3. = 35 × 40/8 × 42 = 1400/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/6
  5. In mixed form: 41/6

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