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Divide 42/15 with 40/96

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 40/96

42/15 ÷ 40/96 is 168/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/96: 96/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/15 ÷ 40/96 = 42/15 × 96/40
  3. = 42 × 96/15 × 40 = 4032/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 168/25
  5. In mixed form: 618/25

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