Answers

Divide 42/40 with 72/60

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 1 12/60

42/40 ÷ 72/60 is 7/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/60: 60/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 72/60 = 42/40 × 60/72
3. = 42 × 60/40 × 72 = 2520/2880
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/8

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