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Divide 42/35 with 2/8

1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 2/8

42/35 ÷ 2/8 is 24/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/8: 8/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/35 ÷ 2/8 = 42/35 × 8/2
  3. = 42 × 8/35 × 2 = 336/70
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/5
  5. In mixed form: 44/5

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