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Divide 40/28 with 28/42

1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 28/42

40/28 ÷ 28/42 is 15/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 28/42: 42/28
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/28 ÷ 28/42 = 40/28 × 42/28
  3. = 40 × 42/28 × 28 = 1680/784
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
  5. In mixed form: 21/7

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