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Divide 40/50 with 14/42

40/50 ÷ 14/42 is 12/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 14/42: 42/14
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/50 ÷ 14/42 = 40/50 × 42/14
  3. = 40 × 42/50 × 14 = 1680/700
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
  5. In mixed form: 22/5

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