Answers

Divide 42/40 with 16/81

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 16/81

42/40 ÷ 16/81 is 1701/320.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 16/81: 81/16
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 16/81 = 42/40 × 81/16
3. = 42 × 81/40 × 16 = 3402/640
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1701/320
5. In mixed form: 5101/320

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