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Divide 42/4 with 10/8

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 1 2/8

42/4 ÷ 10/8 is 42/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 10/8: 8/10
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/4 ÷ 10/8 = 42/4 × 8/10
  3. = 42 × 8/4 × 10 = 336/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/5
  5. In mixed form: 82/5

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