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Divide 42/40 with 28/60

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 28/60

42/40 ÷ 28/60 is 9/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 28/60: 60/28
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/40 ÷ 28/60 = 42/40 × 60/28
  3. = 42 × 60/40 × 28 = 2520/1120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
  5. In mixed form: 21/4

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