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Divide 7/30 with 42/40

1st number: 7/30, 2nd number: 1 2/40

7/30 ÷ 42/40 is 2/9.

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, 7/30 ÷ 42/40 = 7/30 × 40/42
  3. = 7 × 40/30 × 42 = 280/1260
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9

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