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Divide 42/8 with 8/10

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 8/10

42/8 ÷ 8/10 is 105/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/10: 10/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 8/10 = 42/8 × 10/8
  3. = 42 × 10/8 × 8 = 420/64
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 105/16
  5. In mixed form: 69/16

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