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Divide 8/7 with 42/70

1st number: 1 1/7, 2nd number: 42/70

8/7 ÷ 42/70 is 40/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/70: 70/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/7 ÷ 42/70 = 8/7 × 70/42
  3. = 8 × 70/7 × 42 = 560/294
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
  5. In mixed form: 119/21

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