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Divide 42/40 with 4/48

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 4/48

42/40 ÷ 4/48 is 63/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 4/48: 48/4
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/40 ÷ 4/48 = 42/40 × 48/4
  3. = 42 × 48/40 × 4 = 2016/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/5
  5. In mixed form: 123/5

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