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Divide 42/30 with 40/90

1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 40/90

42/30 ÷ 40/90 is 63/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/90: 90/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/30 ÷ 40/90 = 42/30 × 90/40
  3. = 42 × 90/30 × 40 = 3780/1200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/20
  5. In mixed form: 33/20

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