Answers

Divide 40/36 with 20/42

1^st number: 1 4/36, 2^nd number: 20/42

40/36 ÷ 20/42 is 7/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 20/42: 42/20
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/36 ÷ 20/42 = 40/36 × 42/20
3. = 40 × 42/36 × 20 = 1680/720
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
5. In mixed form: 21/3

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