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Divide 40/18 with 42/20

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 2 2/20

40/18 ÷ 42/20 is 200/189.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/20: 20/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/18 ÷ 42/20 = 40/18 × 20/42
  3. = 40 × 20/18 × 42 = 800/756
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 200/189
  5. In mixed form: 111/189

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