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Divide 40/42 with 8/14

40/42 ÷ 8/14 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/14: 14/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/42 ÷ 8/14 = 40/42 × 14/8
  3. = 40 × 14/42 × 8 = 560/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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