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Divide 10/40 with 42/36

1st number: 10/40, 2nd number: 1 6/36

10/40 ÷ 42/36 is 3/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/36: 36/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 10/40 ÷ 42/36 = 10/40 × 36/42
  3. = 10 × 36/40 × 42 = 360/1680
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/14

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