Answers

Divide 54/40 with 42/81

1^st number: 1 14/40, 2^nd number: 42/81

54/40 ÷ 42/81 is 729/280.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/81: 81/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 54/40 ÷ 42/81 = 54/40 × 81/42
3. = 54 × 81/40 × 42 = 4374/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 729/280
5. In mixed form: 2169/280

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