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Divide 42/5 with 90/40

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 2 10/40

42/5 ÷ 90/40 is 56/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 90/40: 40/90
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 90/40 = 42/5 × 40/90
  3. = 42 × 40/5 × 90 = 1680/450
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/15
  5. In mixed form: 311/15

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