Answers

Divide 42/40 with 7/8

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 7/8

42/40 ÷ 7/8 is 6/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 7/8: 8/7
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 7/8 = 42/40 × 8/7
3. = 42 × 8/40 × 7 = 336/280
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
5. In mixed form: 11/5

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