Answers

Divide 42/40 with 56/54

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

42/40 ÷ 56/54 is 81/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 56/54: 54/56
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 56/54 = 42/40 × 54/56
3. = 42 × 54/40 × 56 = 2268/2240
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/80
5. In mixed form: 11/80

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