Answers

Divide 42/40 with 84/36

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 2 12/36

42/40 ÷ 84/36 is 9/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 84/36: 36/84
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 84/36 = 42/40 × 36/84
3. = 42 × 36/40 × 84 = 1512/3360
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/20

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