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Divide 42/9 with 18/40

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 18/40

42/9 ÷ 18/40 is 280/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/40: 40/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/9 ÷ 18/40 = 42/9 × 40/18
  3. = 42 × 40/9 × 18 = 1680/162
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 280/27
  5. In mixed form: 1010/27

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