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Divide 40/25 with 18/42

1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 18/42

40/25 ÷ 18/42 is 56/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/42: 42/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/25 ÷ 18/42 = 40/25 × 42/18
  3. = 40 × 42/25 × 18 = 1680/450
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/15
  5. In mixed form: 311/15

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