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Divide 75/40 with 2/42

1st number: 1 35/40, 2nd number: 2/42

75/40 ÷ 2/42 is 315/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/42: 42/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 75/40 ÷ 2/42 = 75/40 × 42/2
  3. = 75 × 42/40 × 2 = 3150/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 315/8
  5. In mixed form: 393/8

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