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Divide 40/6 with 42/35

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 1 7/35

40/6 ÷ 42/35 is 50/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/35: 35/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/6 ÷ 42/35 = 40/6 × 35/42
  3. = 40 × 35/6 × 42 = 1400/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/9
  5. In mixed form: 55/9

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