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Divide 70/24 with 40/42

1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 40/42

70/24 ÷ 40/42 is 49/16.

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, 70/24 ÷ 40/42 = 70/24 × 42/40
  3. = 70 × 42/24 × 40 = 2940/960
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/16
  5. In mixed form: 31/16

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