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Divide 42/8 with 6/7

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 6/7

42/8 ÷ 6/7 is 49/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/7: 7/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 6/7 = 42/8 × 7/6
  3. = 42 × 7/8 × 6 = 294/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/8
  5. In mixed form: 61/8

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