Answers

Divide 42/40 with 5/7

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 5/7

42/40 ÷ 5/7 is 147/100.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/7: 7/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 5/7 = 42/40 × 7/5
3. = 42 × 7/40 × 5 = 294/200
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/100
5. In mixed form: 147/100

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