Answers

Divide 42/3 with 42/40

1^st number: 14 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

42/3 ÷ 42/40 is 40/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/40: 40/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/3 ÷ 42/40 = 42/3 × 40/42
3. = 42 × 40/3 × 42 = 1680/126
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/3
5. In mixed form: 131/3

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