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Divide 42/40 with 8/70

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 8/70

42/40 ÷ 8/70 is 147/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/70: 70/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/40 ÷ 8/70 = 42/40 × 70/8
  3. = 42 × 70/40 × 8 = 2940/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/16
  5. In mixed form: 93/16

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