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Divide 60/40 with 42/30

1st number: 1 20/40, 2nd number: 1 12/30

60/40 ÷ 42/30 is 15/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/30: 30/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 60/40 ÷ 42/30 = 60/40 × 30/42
  3. = 60 × 30/40 × 42 = 1800/1680
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/14
  5. In mixed form: 11/14

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