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Divide 42/2 with 40/54

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 40/54

42/2 ÷ 40/54 is 567/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/54: 54/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/2 ÷ 40/54 = 42/2 × 54/40
  3. = 42 × 54/2 × 40 = 2268/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 567/20
  5. In mixed form: 287/20

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