Answers

Divide 42/40 with 84/42

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 2 0/42

42/40 ÷ 84/42 is 21/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 84/42: 42/84
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 84/42 = 42/40 × 42/84
3. = 42 × 42/40 × 84 = 1764/3360
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/40

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