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Divide 42/81 with 18/40

42/81 ÷ 18/40 is 280/243.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/40: 40/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/81 ÷ 18/40 = 42/81 × 40/18
  3. = 42 × 40/81 × 18 = 1680/1458
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 280/243
  5. In mixed form: 137/243

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