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Divide 40/36 with 42/12

1^st number: 1 4/36, 2^nd number: 3 6/12

40/36 ÷ 42/12 is 20/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/12: 12/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/36 ÷ 42/12 = 40/36 × 12/42
3. = 40 × 12/36 × 42 = 480/1512
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/63

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