Answers

Divide 70/40 with 42/60

1^st number: 1 30/40, 2^nd number: 42/60

70/40 ÷ 42/60 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/60: 60/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 70/40 ÷ 42/60 = 70/40 × 60/42
3. = 70 × 60/40 × 42 = 4200/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
5. In mixed form: 21/2

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