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Divide 7/40 with 42/4

1st number: 7/40, 2nd number: 10 2/4

7/40 ÷ 42/4 is 1/60.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/4: 4/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 7/40 ÷ 42/4 = 7/40 × 4/42
  3. = 7 × 4/40 × 42 = 28/1680
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/60

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