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Divide 49/40 with 18/42

1st number: 1 9/40, 2nd number: 18/42

49/40 ÷ 18/42 is 343/120.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/42: 42/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 49/40 ÷ 18/42 = 49/40 × 42/18
  3. = 49 × 42/40 × 18 = 2058/720
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/120
  5. In mixed form: 2103/120

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