Answers

Divide 42/40 with 80/81

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 80/81

42/40 ÷ 80/81 is 1701/1600.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 80/81: 81/80
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 80/81 = 42/40 × 81/80
3. = 42 × 81/40 × 80 = 3402/3200
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1701/1600
5. In mixed form: 1101/1600

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