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Divide 42/18 with 25/40

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 25/40

42/18 ÷ 25/40 is 56/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 25/40: 40/25
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/18 ÷ 25/40 = 42/18 × 40/25
  3. = 42 × 40/18 × 25 = 1680/450
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/15
  5. In mixed form: 311/15

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