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Divide 42/36 with 6/40

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 6/40

42/36 ÷ 6/40 is 70/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/40: 40/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/36 ÷ 6/40 = 42/36 × 40/6
  3. = 42 × 40/36 × 6 = 1680/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 70/9
  5. In mixed form: 77/9

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