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Divide 42/24 with 45/40

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 1 5/40

42/24 ÷ 45/40 is 14/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/40: 40/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/24 ÷ 45/40 = 42/24 × 40/45
  3. = 42 × 40/24 × 45 = 1680/1080
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
  5. In mixed form: 15/9

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