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Divide 5/9 with 42/8

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

5/9 ÷ 42/8 is 20/189.

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, 5/9 ÷ 42/8 = 5/9 × 8/42
  3. = 5 × 8/9 × 42 = 40/378
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/189

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