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Divide 70/27 with 40/42

1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 40/42

70/27 ÷ 40/42 is 49/18.

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, 70/27 ÷ 40/42 = 70/27 × 42/40
  3. = 70 × 42/27 × 40 = 2940/1080
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/18
  5. In mixed form: 213/18

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