Answers

Divide 81/42 with 27/40

1^st number: 1 39/42, 2^nd number: 27/40

81/42 ÷ 27/40 is 20/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 27/40: 40/27
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 81/42 ÷ 27/40 = 81/42 × 40/27
3. = 81 × 40/42 × 27 = 3240/1134
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/7
5. In mixed form: 26/7

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