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Divide 42/28 with 40/6

1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 6 4/6

42/28 ÷ 40/6 is 9/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/6: 6/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/28 ÷ 40/6 = 42/28 × 6/40
  3. = 42 × 6/28 × 40 = 252/1120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/40

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