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Divide 42/40 with 4/9

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 4/9

42/40 ÷ 4/9 is 189/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 4/9: 9/4
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 4/9 = 42/40 × 9/4
3. = 42 × 9/40 × 4 = 378/160
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/80
5. In mixed form: 229/80

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