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Divide 70/16 with 40/42

1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 40/42

70/16 ÷ 40/42 is 147/32.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/42: 42/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 70/16 ÷ 40/42 = 70/16 × 42/40
  3. = 70 × 42/16 × 40 = 2940/640
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/32
  5. In mixed form: 419/32

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