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Divide 42/5 with 5/8

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

42/5 ÷ 5/8 is 336/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/8: 8/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/5 ÷ 5/8 = 42/5 × 8/5
3. = 42 × 8/5 × 5 = 336/25
4. In mixed form: 1311/25

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