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Divide 40/18 with 42/18

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 2 6/18

40/18 ÷ 42/18 is 20/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/18: 18/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/18 ÷ 42/18 = 40/18 × 18/42
  3. = 40 × 18/18 × 42 = 720/756
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/21

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