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Divide 8/5 with 42/80

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 42/80

8/5 ÷ 42/80 is 64/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/80: 80/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/5 ÷ 42/80 = 8/5 × 80/42
  3. = 8 × 80/5 × 42 = 640/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/21
  5. In mixed form: 31/21

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