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Divide 42/40 with 9/7

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

42/40 ÷ 9/7 is 49/60.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/7: 7/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/40 ÷ 9/7 = 42/40 × 7/9
  3. = 42 × 7/40 × 9 = 294/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/60

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