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Divide 42/40 with 84/18

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 4 12/18

42/40 ÷ 84/18 is 9/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 84/18: 18/84
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/40 ÷ 84/18 = 42/40 × 18/84
  3. = 42 × 18/40 × 84 = 756/3360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/40

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