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Divide 42/50 with 40/18

1st number: 42/50, 2nd number: 2 4/18

42/50 ÷ 40/18 is 189/500.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/18: 18/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/50 ÷ 40/18 = 42/50 × 18/40
  3. = 42 × 18/50 × 40 = 756/2000
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/500

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