Answers

Divide 42/40 with 36/81

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 36/81

42/40 ÷ 36/81 is 189/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 36/81: 81/36
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 36/81 = 42/40 × 81/36
3. = 42 × 81/40 × 36 = 3402/1440
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/80
5. In mixed form: 229/80

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