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Divide 42/5 with 5/9

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

42/5 ÷ 5/9 is 378/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/9: 9/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/5 ÷ 5/9 = 42/5 × 9/5
3. = 42 × 9/5 × 5 = 378/25
4. In mixed form: 153/25

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