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Divide 5/8 with 42/18

1^st number: 5/8, 2^nd number: 2 6/18

5/8 ÷ 42/18 is 15/56.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/18: 18/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/8 ÷ 42/18 = 5/8 × 18/42
3. = 5 × 18/8 × 42 = 90/336
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/56

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