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Divide 56/63 with 42/40

1st number: 56/63, 2nd number: 1 2/40

56/63 ÷ 42/40 is 160/189.

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, 56/63 ÷ 42/40 = 56/63 × 40/42
  3. = 56 × 40/63 × 42 = 2240/2646
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/189

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