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Divide 72/9 with 42/10

1^st number: 8 0/9, 2^nd number: 4 2/10

72/9 ÷ 42/10 is 40/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/10: 10/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/9 ÷ 42/10 = 72/9 × 10/42
3. = 72 × 10/9 × 42 = 720/378
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
5. In mixed form: 119/21

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