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Divide 42/28 with 40/49

1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 40/49

42/28 ÷ 40/49 is 147/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/49: 49/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/28 ÷ 40/49 = 42/28 × 49/40
  3. = 42 × 49/28 × 40 = 2058/1120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/80
  5. In mixed form: 167/80

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