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Divide 42/10 with 8/7

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 1 1/7

42/10 ÷ 8/7 is 147/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/7: 7/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/10 ÷ 8/7 = 42/10 × 7/8
  3. = 42 × 7/10 × 8 = 294/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/40
  5. In mixed form: 327/40

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