Answers

Divide 81/2 with 5/42

1^st number: 40 1/2, 2^nd number: 5/42

81/2 ÷ 5/42 is 1701/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/42: 42/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 81/2 ÷ 5/42 = 81/2 × 42/5
3. = 81 × 42/2 × 5 = 3402/10
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1701/5
5. In mixed form: 3401/5

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