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Divide 42/27 with 40/10

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 4 0/10

42/27 ÷ 40/10 is 7/18.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/10: 10/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/27 ÷ 40/10 = 42/27 × 10/40
3. = 42 × 10/27 × 40 = 420/1080
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/18

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