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Divide 40/3 with 42/8

1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 5 2/8

40/3 ÷ 42/8 is 160/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/8: 8/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/3 ÷ 42/8 = 40/3 × 8/42
  3. = 40 × 8/3 × 42 = 320/126
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/63
  5. In mixed form: 234/63

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