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Divide 40/6 with 42/6

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 7 0/6

40/6 ÷ 42/6 is 20/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/6: 6/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/6 ÷ 42/6 = 40/6 × 6/42
  3. = 40 × 6/6 × 42 = 240/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/21

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