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Divide 42/40 with 7/21

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 7/21

42/40 ÷ 7/21 is 63/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/21: 21/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/40 ÷ 7/21 = 42/40 × 21/7
  3. = 42 × 21/40 × 7 = 882/280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/20
  5. In mixed form: 33/20

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