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Divide 48/4 with 42/40

1st number: 12 0/4, 2nd number: 1 2/40

48/4 ÷ 42/40 is 80/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/40: 40/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 48/4 ÷ 42/40 = 48/4 × 40/42
  3. = 48 × 40/4 × 42 = 1920/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/7
  5. In mixed form: 113/7

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