Answers

Divide 42/8 with 9/40

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 9/40

42/8 ÷ 9/40 is 70/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 9/40: 40/9
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/8 ÷ 9/40 = 42/8 × 40/9
3. = 42 × 40/8 × 9 = 1680/72
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 70/3
5. In mixed form: 231/3

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