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Divide 42/5 with 10/8

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

42/5 ÷ 10/8 is 168/25.

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, 42/5 ÷ 10/8 = 42/5 × 8/10
  3. = 42 × 8/5 × 10 = 336/50
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 168/25
  5. In mixed form: 618/25

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