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Divide 42/8 with 28/8

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 3 4/8

42/8 ÷ 28/8 is 3/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 28/8: 8/28
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 28/8 = 42/8 × 8/28
  3. = 42 × 8/8 × 28 = 336/224
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  5. In mixed form: 11/2

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