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Divide 42/7 with 5/9

1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 5/9

42/7 ÷ 5/9 is 54/5.

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, 42/7 ÷ 5/9 = 42/7 × 9/5
  3. = 42 × 9/7 × 5 = 378/35
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/5
  5. In mixed form: 104/5

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