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Divide 42/40 with 3/10

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 3/10

42/40 ÷ 3/10 is 7/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/10: 10/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/40 ÷ 3/10 = 42/40 × 10/3
  3. = 42 × 10/40 × 3 = 420/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
  5. In mixed form: 31/2

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