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Divide 7/42 with 6/40

7/42 ÷ 6/40 is 10/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/40: 40/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 7/42 ÷ 6/40 = 7/42 × 40/6
  3. = 7 × 40/42 × 6 = 280/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/9
  5. In mixed form: 11/9

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