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Divide 42/8 with 20/49

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 20/49

42/8 ÷ 20/49 is 1029/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/49: 49/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 20/49 = 42/8 × 49/20
  3. = 42 × 49/8 × 20 = 2058/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1029/80
  5. In mixed form: 1269/80

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