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Divide 40/30 with 40/42

1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 40/42

40/30 ÷ 40/42 is 7/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/42: 42/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/30 ÷ 40/42 = 40/30 × 42/40
  3. = 40 × 42/30 × 40 = 1680/1200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
  5. In mixed form: 12/5

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