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Divide 40/28 with 42/80

1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 42/80

40/28 ÷ 42/80 is 400/147.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/80: 80/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/28 ÷ 42/80 = 40/28 × 80/42
  3. = 40 × 80/28 × 42 = 3200/1176
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 400/147
  5. In mixed form: 2106/147

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