Answers

Divide 42/40 with 56/90

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 56/90

42/40 ÷ 56/90 is 27/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 56/90: 90/56
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 56/90 = 42/40 × 90/56
3. = 42 × 90/40 × 56 = 3780/2240
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/16
5. In mixed form: 111/16

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