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Divide 42/3 with 5/40

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 5/40

42/3 ÷ 5/40 is 112/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/40: 40/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/3 ÷ 5/40 = 42/3 × 40/5
  3. = 42 × 40/3 × 5 = 1680/15
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 112/1

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