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Divide 42/4 with 28/5

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 5 3/5

42/4 ÷ 28/5 is 15/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 28/5: 5/28
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/4 ÷ 28/5 = 42/4 × 5/28
  3. = 42 × 5/4 × 28 = 210/112
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
  5. In mixed form: 17/8

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