Answers

Divide 56/54 with 42/40

1^st number: 1 2/54, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

56/54 ÷ 42/40 is 80/81.

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, 56/54 ÷ 42/40 = 56/54 × 40/42
3. = 56 × 40/54 × 42 = 2240/2268
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/81

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