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Divide 6/27 with 42/40

1st number: 6/27, 2nd number: 1 2/40

6/27 ÷ 42/40 is 40/189.

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, 6/27 ÷ 42/40 = 6/27 × 40/42
  3. = 6 × 40/27 × 42 = 240/1134
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/189

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