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Divide 40/28 with 9/42

1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 9/42

40/28 ÷ 9/42 is 20/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/42: 42/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/28 ÷ 9/42 = 40/28 × 42/9
  3. = 40 × 42/28 × 9 = 1680/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
  5. In mixed form: 62/3

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