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Divide 40/6 with 6/42

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 6/42

40/6 ÷ 6/42 is 140/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/42: 42/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/6 ÷ 6/42 = 40/6 × 42/6
  3. = 40 × 42/6 × 6 = 1680/36
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 140/3
  5. In mixed form: 462/3

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