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Divide 42/40 with 32/35

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 32/35

42/40 ÷ 32/35 is 147/128.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 32/35: 35/32
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/40 ÷ 32/35 = 42/40 × 35/32
  3. = 42 × 35/40 × 32 = 1470/1280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/128
  5. In mixed form: 119/128

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