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Divide 42/5 with 60/80

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 60/80

42/5 ÷ 60/80 is 56/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 60/80: 80/60
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 60/80 = 42/5 × 80/60
  3. = 42 × 80/5 × 60 = 3360/300
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/5
  5. In mixed form: 111/5

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