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Divide 8/5 with 42/12

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 3 6/12

8/5 ÷ 42/12 is 16/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/12: 12/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 8/5 ÷ 42/12 = 8/5 × 12/42
3. = 8 × 12/5 × 42 = 96/210
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/35

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