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Divide 40/35 with 32/42

1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 32/42

40/35 ÷ 32/42 is 3/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 32/42: 42/32
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/35 ÷ 32/42 = 40/35 × 42/32
  3. = 40 × 42/35 × 32 = 1680/1120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  5. In mixed form: 11/2

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