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Divide 42/3 with 40/8

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 5 0/8

42/3 ÷ 40/8 is 14/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/8: 8/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/3 ÷ 40/8 = 42/3 × 8/40
  3. = 42 × 8/3 × 40 = 336/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
  5. In mixed form: 24/5

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