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Divide 21/35 with 42/40

1st number: 21/35, 2nd number: 1 2/40

21/35 ÷ 42/40 is 4/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/40: 40/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/35 ÷ 42/40 = 21/35 × 40/42
  3. = 21 × 40/35 × 42 = 840/1470
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/7

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