Answers

Divide 40/24 with 42/63

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 42/63

40/24 ÷ 42/63 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/63: 63/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/24 ÷ 42/63 = 40/24 × 63/42
3. = 40 × 63/24 × 42 = 2520/1008
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
5. In mixed form: 21/2

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