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Divide 42/40 with 56/30

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 1 26/30

42/40 ÷ 56/30 is 9/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/30: 30/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/40 ÷ 56/30 = 42/40 × 30/56
  3. = 42 × 30/40 × 56 = 1260/2240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/16

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