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Divide 42/6 with 15/40

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 15/40

42/6 ÷ 15/40 is 56/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/40: 40/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/6 ÷ 15/40 = 42/6 × 40/15
  3. = 42 × 40/6 × 15 = 1680/90
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/3
  5. In mixed form: 182/3

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