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Divide 40/35 with 10/42

1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 10/42

40/35 ÷ 10/42 is 24/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 10/42: 42/10
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/35 ÷ 10/42 = 40/35 × 42/10
  3. = 40 × 42/35 × 10 = 1680/350
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/5
  5. In mixed form: 44/5

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