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Divide 42/8 with 14/40

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 14/40

42/8 ÷ 14/40 is 15/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 14/40: 40/14
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 14/40 = 42/8 × 40/14
  3. = 42 × 40/8 × 14 = 1680/112
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/1

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