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Divide 42/35 with 3/8

1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 3/8

42/35 ÷ 3/8 is 16/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/8: 8/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/35 ÷ 3/8 = 42/35 × 8/3
  3. = 42 × 8/35 × 3 = 336/105
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
  5. In mixed form: 31/5

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