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Divide 40/5 with 35/42

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 35/42

40/5 ÷ 35/42 is 48/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 35/42: 42/35
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/5 ÷ 35/42 = 40/5 × 42/35
  3. = 40 × 42/5 × 35 = 1680/175
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/5
  5. In mixed form: 93/5

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