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Divide 40/4 with 42/25

1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 1 17/25

40/4 ÷ 42/25 is 125/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/25: 25/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/4 ÷ 42/25 = 40/4 × 25/42
  3. = 40 × 25/4 × 42 = 1000/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/21
  5. In mixed form: 520/21

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