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Divide 42/40 with 45/7

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 6 3/7

42/40 ÷ 45/7 is 49/300.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/7: 7/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/40 ÷ 45/7 = 42/40 × 7/45
  3. = 42 × 7/40 × 45 = 294/1800
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/300

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