Answers

Divide 40/24 with 60/42

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 1 18/42

40/24 ÷ 60/42 is 7/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 60/42: 42/60
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/24 ÷ 60/42 = 40/24 × 42/60
3. = 40 × 42/24 × 60 = 1680/1440
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
5. In mixed form: 11/6

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