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Divide 42/4 with 45/8

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 5 5/8

42/4 ÷ 45/8 is 28/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/8: 8/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/4 ÷ 45/8 = 42/4 × 8/45
  3. = 42 × 8/4 × 45 = 336/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/15
  5. In mixed form: 113/15

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