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Divide 40/21 with 70/42

1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 1 28/42

40/21 ÷ 70/42 is 8/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 70/42: 42/70
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/21 ÷ 70/42 = 40/21 × 42/70
  3. = 40 × 42/21 × 70 = 1680/1470
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/7
  5. In mixed form: 11/7

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