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Divide 42/75 with 40/8

1st number: 42/75, 2nd number: 5 0/8

42/75 ÷ 40/8 is 14/125.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/8: 8/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/75 ÷ 40/8 = 42/75 × 8/40
  3. = 42 × 8/75 × 40 = 336/3000
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/125

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