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Divide 42/40 with 28/36

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 28/36

42/40 ÷ 28/36 is 27/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 28/36: 36/28
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/40 ÷ 28/36 = 42/40 × 36/28
  3. = 42 × 36/40 × 28 = 1512/1120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
  5. In mixed form: 17/20

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