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Divide 42/5 with 9/50

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 9/50

42/5 ÷ 9/50 is 140/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/50: 50/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 9/50 = 42/5 × 50/9
  3. = 42 × 50/5 × 9 = 2100/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 140/3
  5. In mixed form: 462/3

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