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Divide 6/8 with 42/5

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

6/8 ÷ 42/5 is 5/56.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/5: 5/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 6/8 ÷ 42/5 = 6/8 × 5/42
  3. = 6 × 5/8 × 42 = 30/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/56

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