Answers

Divide 42/12 with 40/14

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 2 12/14

42/12 ÷ 40/14 is 49/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/14: 14/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/12 ÷ 40/14 = 42/12 × 14/40
3. = 42 × 14/12 × 40 = 588/480
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/40
5. In mixed form: 19/40

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