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Divide 42/18 with 40/80

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 40/80

42/18 ÷ 40/80 is 14/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/80: 80/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/18 ÷ 40/80 = 42/18 × 80/40
  3. = 42 × 80/18 × 40 = 3360/720
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  5. In mixed form: 42/3

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