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Divide 70/42 with 8/9

1st number: 1 28/42, 2nd number: 8/9

70/42 ÷ 8/9 is 15/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/9: 9/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 70/42 ÷ 8/9 = 70/42 × 9/8
  3. = 70 × 9/42 × 8 = 630/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
  5. In mixed form: 17/8

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