Answers

Divide 42/40 with 54/49

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 1 5/49

42/40 ÷ 54/49 is 343/360.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 54/49: 49/54
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 54/49 = 42/40 × 49/54
3. = 42 × 49/40 × 54 = 2058/2160
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/360

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