Answers

Divide 42/40 with 36/30

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 1 6/30

42/40 ÷ 36/30 is 7/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 36/30: 30/36
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 36/30 = 42/40 × 30/36
3. = 42 × 30/40 × 36 = 1260/1440
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/8

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