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Divide 40/5 with 81/42

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 1 39/42

40/5 ÷ 81/42 is 112/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 81/42: 42/81
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/5 ÷ 81/42 = 40/5 × 42/81
  3. = 40 × 42/5 × 81 = 1680/405
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 112/27
  5. In mixed form: 44/27

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