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Divide 54/14 with 40/42

1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 40/42

54/14 ÷ 40/42 is 81/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/42: 42/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 54/14 ÷ 40/42 = 54/14 × 42/40
  3. = 54 × 42/14 × 40 = 2268/560
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/20
  5. In mixed form: 41/20

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