Answers

Divide 40/60 with 60/42

1^st number: 40/60, 2^nd number: 1 18/42

40/60 ÷ 60/42 is 7/15.

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, 40/60 ÷ 60/42 = 40/60 × 42/60
3. = 40 × 42/60 × 60 = 1680/3600
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/15

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