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Divide 2/5 with 42/10

1st number: 2/5, 2nd number: 4 2/10

2/5 ÷ 42/10 is 2/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/10: 10/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 2/5 ÷ 42/10 = 2/5 × 10/42
  3. = 2 × 10/5 × 42 = 20/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/21

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