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Divide 42/40 with 18/90

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 18/90

42/40 ÷ 18/90 is 21/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/90: 90/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/40 ÷ 18/90 = 42/40 × 90/18
  3. = 42 × 90/40 × 18 = 3780/720
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
  5. In mixed form: 51/4

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