Answers

Divide 40/2 with 42/6

1^st number: 20 0/2, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

40/2 ÷ 42/6 is 20/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/6: 6/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/2 ÷ 42/6 = 40/2 × 6/42
3. = 40 × 6/2 × 42 = 240/84
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/7
5. In mixed form: 26/7

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