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Divide 42/40 with 5/54

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 5/54

42/40 ÷ 5/54 is 567/50.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/54: 54/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/40 ÷ 5/54 = 42/40 × 54/5
  3. = 42 × 54/40 × 5 = 2268/200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 567/50
  5. In mixed form: 1117/50

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