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Divide 42/60 with 40/70

42/60 ÷ 40/70 is 49/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/70: 70/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/60 ÷ 40/70 = 42/60 × 70/40
  3. = 42 × 70/60 × 40 = 2940/2400
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/40
  5. In mixed form: 19/40

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