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Divide 42/5 with 3/42

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 3/42

42/5 ÷ 3/42 is 588/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/42: 42/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 3/42 = 42/5 × 42/3
  3. = 42 × 42/5 × 3 = 1764/15
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 588/5
  5. In mixed form: 1173/5

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