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Divide 42/8 with 50/30

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 1 20/30

42/8 ÷ 50/30 is 63/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/30: 30/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 50/30 = 42/8 × 30/50
  3. = 42 × 30/8 × 50 = 1260/400
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/20
  5. In mixed form: 33/20

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