Answers

Divide 42/36 with 40/21

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 1 19/21

42/36 ÷ 40/21 is 49/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/21: 21/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/36 ÷ 40/21 = 42/36 × 21/40
3. = 42 × 21/36 × 40 = 882/1440
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/80

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