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Divide 42/9 with 40/45

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 40/45

42/9 ÷ 40/45 is 21/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/45: 45/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/9 ÷ 40/45 = 42/9 × 45/40
  3. = 42 × 45/9 × 40 = 1890/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
  5. In mixed form: 51/4

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