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Divide 42/40 with 28/84

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 28/84

42/40 ÷ 28/84 is 63/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 28/84: 84/28
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/40 ÷ 28/84 = 42/40 × 84/28
  3. = 42 × 84/40 × 28 = 3528/1120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/20
  5. In mixed form: 33/20

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