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Divide 40/8 with 28/42

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 28/42

40/8 ÷ 28/42 is 15/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 28/42: 42/28
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/8 ÷ 28/42 = 40/8 × 42/28
  3. = 40 × 42/8 × 28 = 1680/224
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
  5. In mixed form: 71/2

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