Answers

Divide 42/12 with 40/81

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 40/81

42/12 ÷ 40/81 is 567/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/81: 81/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/12 ÷ 40/81 = 42/12 × 81/40
3. = 42 × 81/12 × 40 = 3402/480
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 567/80
5. In mixed form: 77/80

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