Answers

Divide 42/12 with 81/40

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

42/12 ÷ 81/40 is 140/81.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 81/40: 40/81
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/12 ÷ 81/40 = 42/12 × 40/81
3. = 42 × 40/12 × 81 = 1680/972
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 140/81
5. In mixed form: 159/81

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