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Divide 49/40 with 27/42

1st number: 1 9/40, 2nd number: 27/42

49/40 ÷ 27/42 is 343/180.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/42: 42/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 49/40 ÷ 27/42 = 49/40 × 42/27
  3. = 49 × 42/40 × 27 = 2058/1080
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/180
  5. In mixed form: 1163/180

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