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Divide 42/40 with 35/60

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 35/60

42/40 ÷ 35/60 is 9/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 35/60: 60/35
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/40 ÷ 35/60 = 42/40 × 60/35
  3. = 42 × 60/40 × 35 = 2520/1400
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
  5. In mixed form: 14/5

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