Answers

Divide 81/2 with 40/42

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

81/2 ÷ 40/42 is 1701/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/42: 42/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 81/2 ÷ 40/42 = 81/2 × 42/40
3. = 81 × 42/2 × 40 = 3402/80
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1701/40
5. In mixed form: 4221/40

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