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Divide 63/42 with 5/8

1st number: 1 21/42, 2nd number: 5/8

63/42 ÷ 5/8 is 12/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/8: 8/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 63/42 ÷ 5/8 = 63/42 × 8/5
  3. = 63 × 8/42 × 5 = 504/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
  5. In mixed form: 22/5

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