Answers

Divide 81/40 with 42/70

1^st number: 2 1/40, 2^nd number: 42/70

81/40 ÷ 42/70 is 27/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/70: 70/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 81/40 ÷ 42/70 = 81/40 × 70/42
3. = 81 × 70/40 × 42 = 5670/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/8
5. In mixed form: 33/8

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