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Divide 40/12 with 81/42

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 1 39/42

40/12 ÷ 81/42 is 140/81.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 81/42: 42/81
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/12 ÷ 81/42 = 40/12 × 42/81
3. = 40 × 42/12 × 81 = 1680/972
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 140/81
5. In mixed form: 159/81

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