Answers

Divide 40/8 with 84/42

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

40/8 ÷ 84/42 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 84/42: 42/84
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/8 ÷ 84/42 = 40/8 × 42/84
3. = 40 × 42/8 × 84 = 1680/672
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
5. In mixed form: 21/2

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