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Divide 42/12 with 40/90

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 40/90

42/12 ÷ 40/90 is 63/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/90: 90/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 40/90 = 42/12 × 90/40
  3. = 42 × 90/12 × 40 = 3780/480
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/8
  5. In mixed form: 77/8

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