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Divide 42/5 with 18/9

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 2 0/9

42/5 ÷ 18/9 is 21/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/9: 9/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 18/9 = 42/5 × 9/18
  3. = 42 × 9/5 × 18 = 378/90
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
  5. In mixed form: 41/5

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