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Divide 72/8 with 5/42

1^st number: 9 0/8, 2^nd number: 5/42

72/8 ÷ 5/42 is 378/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/42: 42/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/8 ÷ 5/42 = 72/8 × 42/5
3. = 72 × 42/8 × 5 = 3024/40
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 378/5
5. In mixed form: 753/5

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