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Divide 42/8 with 5/20

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 5/20

42/8 ÷ 5/20 is 21/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/20: 20/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/8 ÷ 5/20 = 42/8 × 20/5
3. = 42 × 20/8 × 5 = 840/40
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/1

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