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Divide 72/3 with 42/8

1^st number: 24 0/3, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

72/3 ÷ 42/8 is 32/7.

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, 72/3 ÷ 42/8 = 72/3 × 8/42
3. = 72 × 8/3 × 42 = 576/126
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/7
5. In mixed form: 44/7

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