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Divide 8/5 with 42/60

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 42/60

8/5 ÷ 42/60 is 16/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/60: 60/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/5 ÷ 42/60 = 8/5 × 60/42
  3. = 8 × 60/5 × 42 = 480/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/7
  5. In mixed form: 22/7

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