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Divide 42/8 with 27/84

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 27/84

42/8 ÷ 27/84 is 49/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 27/84: 84/27
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/8 ÷ 27/84 = 42/8 × 84/27
3. = 42 × 84/8 × 27 = 3528/216
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/3
5. In mixed form: 161/3

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