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Divide 40/28 with 8/42

1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 8/42

40/28 ÷ 8/42 is 15/2.

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, 40/28 ÷ 8/42 = 40/28 × 42/8
  3. = 40 × 42/28 × 8 = 1680/224
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
  5. In mixed form: 71/2

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