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Divide 42/10 with 40/36

1^st number: 4 2/10, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

42/10 ÷ 40/36 is 189/50.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/36: 36/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/10 ÷ 40/36 = 42/10 × 36/40
3. = 42 × 36/10 × 40 = 1512/400
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/50
5. In mixed form: 339/50

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