Answers

Divide 42/24 with 54/40

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 1 14/40

42/24 ÷ 54/40 is 35/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 54/40: 40/54
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/24 ÷ 54/40 = 42/24 × 40/54
3. = 42 × 40/24 × 54 = 1680/1296
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/27
5. In mixed form: 18/27

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