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Divide 70/42 with 40/50

1st number: 1 28/42, 2nd number: 40/50

70/42 ÷ 40/50 is 25/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/50: 50/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 70/42 ÷ 40/50 = 70/42 × 50/40
  3. = 70 × 50/42 × 40 = 3500/1680
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/12
  5. In mixed form: 21/12

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