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Divide 40/10 with 42/27

1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 1 15/27

40/10 ÷ 42/27 is 18/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/27: 27/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/10 ÷ 42/27 = 40/10 × 27/42
  3. = 40 × 27/10 × 42 = 1080/420
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/7
  5. In mixed form: 24/7

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