Answers

Divide 40/20 with 80/42

1^st number: 2 0/20, 2^nd number: 1 38/42

40/20 ÷ 80/42 is 21/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 80/42: 42/80
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/20 ÷ 80/42 = 40/20 × 42/80
3. = 40 × 42/20 × 80 = 1680/1600
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
5. In mixed form: 11/20

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