Answers

Divide 56/3 with 42/40

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

56/3 ÷ 42/40 is 160/9.

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, 56/3 ÷ 42/40 = 56/3 × 40/42
3. = 56 × 40/3 × 42 = 2240/126
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/9
5. In mixed form: 177/9

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