Answers

Divide 42/40 with 54/60

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 54/60

42/40 ÷ 54/60 is 7/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 54/60: 60/54
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 54/60 = 42/40 × 60/54
3. = 42 × 60/40 × 54 = 2520/2160
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
5. In mixed form: 11/6

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