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Divide 40/4 with 56/42

1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 1 14/42

40/4 ÷ 56/42 is 15/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/42: 42/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/4 ÷ 56/42 = 40/4 × 42/56
  3. = 40 × 42/4 × 56 = 1680/224
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
  5. In mixed form: 71/2

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