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Divide 54/6 with 42/40

1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 1 2/40

54/6 ÷ 42/40 is 60/7.

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, 54/6 ÷ 42/40 = 54/6 × 40/42
  3. = 54 × 40/6 × 42 = 2160/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 60/7
  5. In mixed form: 84/7

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