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Divide 42/2 with 40/36

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 1 4/36

42/2 ÷ 40/36 is 189/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/36: 36/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/2 ÷ 40/36 = 42/2 × 36/40
  3. = 42 × 36/2 × 40 = 1512/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/10
  5. In mixed form: 189/10

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