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Divide 42/25 with 6/40

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 6/40

42/25 ÷ 6/40 is 56/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/40: 40/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/25 ÷ 6/40 = 42/25 × 40/6
  3. = 42 × 40/25 × 6 = 1680/150
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/5
  5. In mixed form: 111/5

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