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Divide 60/21 with 42/40

1st number: 2 18/21, 2nd number: 1 2/40

60/21 ÷ 42/40 is 400/147.

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, 60/21 ÷ 42/40 = 60/21 × 40/42
  3. = 60 × 40/21 × 42 = 2400/882
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 400/147
  5. In mixed form: 2106/147

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