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Divide 42/45 with 8/5

1st number: 42/45, 2nd number: 1 3/5

42/45 ÷ 8/5 is 7/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/5: 5/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/45 ÷ 8/5 = 42/45 × 5/8
  3. = 42 × 5/45 × 8 = 210/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/12

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