Answers

Divide 40/9 with 42/27

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

40/9 ÷ 42/27 is 20/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/27: 27/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/9 ÷ 42/27 = 40/9 × 27/42
3. = 40 × 27/9 × 42 = 1080/378
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/7
5. In mixed form: 26/7

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