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Divide 8/36 with 42/40

1st number: 8/36, 2nd number: 1 2/40

8/36 ÷ 42/40 is 40/189.

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, 8/36 ÷ 42/40 = 8/36 × 40/42
  3. = 8 × 40/36 × 42 = 320/1512
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/189

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