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Divide 72/14 with 42/8

1^st number: 5 2/14, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

72/14 ÷ 42/8 is 48/49.

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, 72/14 ÷ 42/8 = 72/14 × 8/42
3. = 72 × 8/14 × 42 = 576/588
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/49

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