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Divide 42/9 with 54/40

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 1 14/40

42/9 ÷ 54/40 is 280/81.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 54/40: 40/54
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/9 ÷ 54/40 = 42/9 × 40/54
  3. = 42 × 40/9 × 54 = 1680/486
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 280/81
  5. In mixed form: 337/81

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