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Divide 42/5 with 2/9

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

42/5 ÷ 2/9 is 189/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/9: 9/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 2/9 = 42/5 × 9/2
  3. = 42 × 9/5 × 2 = 378/10
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/5
  5. In mixed form: 374/5

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