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Divide 42/24 with 40/45

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 40/45

42/24 ÷ 40/45 is 63/32.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/45: 45/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/24 ÷ 40/45 = 42/24 × 45/40
  3. = 42 × 45/24 × 40 = 1890/960
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/32
  5. In mixed form: 131/32

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