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Divide 3/42 with 40/9

1st number: 3/42, 2nd number: 4 4/9

3/42 ÷ 40/9 is 9/560.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/9: 9/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 3/42 ÷ 40/9 = 3/42 × 9/40
  3. = 3 × 9/42 × 40 = 27/1680
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/560

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