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Divide 40/70 with 42/18

1st number: 40/70, 2nd number: 2 6/18

40/70 ÷ 42/18 is 12/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/18: 18/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/70 ÷ 42/18 = 40/70 × 18/42
  3. = 40 × 18/70 × 42 = 720/2940
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/49

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