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Divide 49/15 with 42/40

1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 1 2/40

49/15 ÷ 42/40 is 28/9.

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, 49/15 ÷ 42/40 = 49/15 × 40/42
  3. = 49 × 40/15 × 42 = 1960/630
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/9
  5. In mixed form: 31/9

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