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Divide 42/8 with 5/14

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 5/14

42/8 ÷ 5/14 is 147/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/14: 14/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 5/14 = 42/8 × 14/5
  3. = 42 × 14/8 × 5 = 588/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/10
  5. In mixed form: 147/10

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