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Divide 40/36 with 60/42

1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 1 18/42

40/36 ÷ 60/42 is 7/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 60/42: 42/60
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/36 ÷ 60/42 = 40/36 × 42/60
  3. = 40 × 42/36 × 60 = 1680/2160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/9

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