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Divide 42/8 with 45/48

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 45/48

42/8 ÷ 45/48 is 28/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/48: 48/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 45/48 = 42/8 × 48/45
  3. = 42 × 48/8 × 45 = 2016/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/5
  5. In mixed form: 53/5

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