Answers

Divide 42/40 with 40/81

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

42/40 ÷ 40/81 is 1701/800.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/81: 81/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 40/81 = 42/40 × 81/40
3. = 42 × 81/40 × 40 = 3402/1600
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1701/800
5. In mixed form: 2101/800

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