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Divide 42/4 with 40/72

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 40/72

42/4 ÷ 40/72 is 189/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/72: 72/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/4 ÷ 40/72 = 42/4 × 72/40
  3. = 42 × 72/4 × 40 = 3024/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/10
  5. In mixed form: 189/10

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