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Divide 40/9 with 35/42

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 35/42

40/9 ÷ 35/42 is 16/3.

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, 40/9 ÷ 35/42 = 40/9 × 42/35
  3. = 40 × 42/9 × 35 = 1680/315
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
  5. In mixed form: 51/3

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