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Divide 42/40 with 20/27

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 20/27

42/40 ÷ 20/27 is 567/400.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 20/27: 27/20
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 20/27 = 42/40 × 27/20
3. = 42 × 27/40 × 20 = 1134/800
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 567/400
5. In mixed form: 1167/400

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