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Divide 50/4 with 40/42

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 40/42

50/4 ÷ 40/42 is 105/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/42: 42/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/4 ÷ 40/42 = 50/4 × 42/40
  3. = 50 × 42/4 × 40 = 2100/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 105/8
  5. In mixed form: 131/8

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