Answers

Divide 42/40 with 84/96

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 84/96

42/40 ÷ 84/96 is 6/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 84/96: 96/84
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 84/96 = 42/40 × 96/84
3. = 42 × 96/40 × 84 = 4032/3360
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
5. In mixed form: 11/5

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