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Divide 42/9 with 80/40

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 2 0/40

42/9 ÷ 80/40 is 7/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 80/40: 40/80
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/9 ÷ 80/40 = 42/9 × 40/80
  3. = 42 × 40/9 × 80 = 1680/720
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
  5. In mixed form: 21/3

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