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Divide 42/8 with 28/72

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 28/72

42/8 ÷ 28/72 is 27/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 28/72: 72/28
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/8 ÷ 28/72 = 42/8 × 72/28
3. = 42 × 72/8 × 28 = 3024/224
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/2
5. In mixed form: 131/2

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