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Divide 42/25 with 40/9

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 4 4/9

42/25 ÷ 40/9 is 189/500.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/9: 9/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/25 ÷ 40/9 = 42/25 × 9/40
  3. = 42 × 9/25 × 40 = 378/1000
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/500

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