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Divide 42/9 with 42/8

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 5 2/8

42/9 ÷ 42/8 is 8/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/8: 8/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/9 ÷ 42/8 = 42/9 × 8/42
  3. = 42 × 8/9 × 42 = 336/378
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/9

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