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Divide 30/21 with 42/40

1st number: 1 9/21, 2nd number: 1 2/40

30/21 ÷ 42/40 is 200/147.

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, 30/21 ÷ 42/40 = 30/21 × 40/42
  3. = 30 × 40/21 × 42 = 1200/882
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 200/147
  5. In mixed form: 153/147

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