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Divide 48/5 with 42/40

1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 1 2/40

48/5 ÷ 42/40 is 64/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/40: 40/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 48/5 ÷ 42/40 = 48/5 × 40/42
  3. = 48 × 40/5 × 42 = 1920/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/7
  5. In mixed form: 91/7

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