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Divide 42/40 with 32/24

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 1 8/24

42/40 ÷ 32/24 is 63/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 32/24: 24/32
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/40 ÷ 32/24 = 42/40 × 24/32
  3. = 42 × 24/40 × 32 = 1008/1280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/80

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