Answers

Divide 56/9 with 42/40

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

56/9 ÷ 42/40 is 160/27.

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, 56/9 ÷ 42/40 = 56/9 × 40/42
3. = 56 × 40/9 × 42 = 2240/378
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/27
5. In mixed form: 525/27

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