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Divide 56/18 with 42/40

1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 1 2/40

56/18 ÷ 42/40 is 80/27.

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, 56/18 ÷ 42/40 = 56/18 × 40/42
  3. = 56 × 40/18 × 42 = 2240/756
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/27
  5. In mixed form: 226/27

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