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Divide 40/7 with 42/24

1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 1 18/24

40/7 ÷ 42/24 is 160/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/24: 24/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/7 ÷ 42/24 = 40/7 × 24/42
  3. = 40 × 24/7 × 42 = 960/294
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/49
  5. In mixed form: 313/49

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