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Divide 40/18 with 42/45

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 42/45

40/18 ÷ 42/45 is 50/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/45: 45/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/18 ÷ 42/45 = 40/18 × 45/42
  3. = 40 × 45/18 × 42 = 1800/756
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/21
  5. In mixed form: 28/21

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