Answers

Divide 72/49 with 42/40

1^st number: 1 23/49, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

72/49 ÷ 42/40 is 480/343.

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, 72/49 ÷ 42/40 = 72/49 × 40/42
3. = 72 × 40/49 × 42 = 2880/2058
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 480/343
5. In mixed form: 1137/343

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