Answers

Divide 42/40 with 36/27

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 1 9/27

42/40 ÷ 36/27 is 63/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 36/27: 27/36
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 36/27 = 42/40 × 27/36
3. = 42 × 27/40 × 36 = 1134/1440
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/80

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