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Divide 42/5 with 32/7

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 4 4/7

42/5 ÷ 32/7 is 147/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 32/7: 7/32
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 32/7 = 42/5 × 7/32
  3. = 42 × 7/5 × 32 = 294/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/80
  5. In mixed form: 167/80

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