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Divide 40/21 with 42/50

1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 42/50

40/21 ÷ 42/50 is 1000/441.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/50: 50/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/21 ÷ 42/50 = 40/21 × 50/42
  3. = 40 × 50/21 × 42 = 2000/882
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1000/441
  5. In mixed form: 2118/441

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