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Divide 42/5 with 49/40

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 1 9/40

42/5 ÷ 49/40 is 48/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 49/40: 40/49
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/5 ÷ 49/40 = 42/5 × 40/49
3. = 42 × 40/5 × 49 = 1680/245
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/7
5. In mixed form: 66/7

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