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Divide 42/36 with 9/40

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 9/40

42/36 ÷ 9/40 is 140/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 9/40: 40/9
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/36 ÷ 9/40 = 42/36 × 40/9
3. = 42 × 40/36 × 9 = 1680/324
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 140/27
5. In mixed form: 55/27

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