Answers

Divide 42/21 with 40/24

1^st number: 2 0/21, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

42/21 ÷ 40/24 is 6/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/24: 24/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/21 ÷ 40/24 = 42/21 × 24/40
3. = 42 × 24/21 × 40 = 1008/840
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
5. In mixed form: 11/5

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