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Divide 8/5 with 24/42

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 24/42

8/5 ÷ 24/42 is 14/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 24/42: 42/24
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/5 ÷ 24/42 = 8/5 × 42/24
  3. = 8 × 42/5 × 24 = 336/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
  5. In mixed form: 24/5

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