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Divide 42/9 with 5/40

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 5/40

42/9 ÷ 5/40 is 112/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/40: 40/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/9 ÷ 5/40 = 42/9 × 40/5
  3. = 42 × 40/9 × 5 = 1680/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 112/3
  5. In mixed form: 371/3

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