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Divide 32/21 with 40/42

1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 40/42

32/21 ÷ 40/42 is 8/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/42: 42/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 32/21 ÷ 40/42 = 32/21 × 42/40
  3. = 32 × 42/21 × 40 = 1344/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/5
  5. In mixed form: 13/5

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