Answers

Divide 42/40 with 24/81

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 24/81

42/40 ÷ 24/81 is 567/160.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 24/81: 81/24
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 24/81 = 42/40 × 81/24
3. = 42 × 81/40 × 24 = 3402/960
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 567/160
5. In mixed form: 387/160

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