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Divide 81/2 with 42/5

1^st number: 40 1/2, 2^nd number: 8 2/5

81/2 ÷ 42/5 is 135/28.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/5: 5/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 81/2 ÷ 42/5 = 81/2 × 5/42
3. = 81 × 5/2 × 42 = 405/84
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 135/28
5. In mixed form: 423/28

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