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Divide 8/40 with 21/42

8/40 ÷ 21/42 is 2/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/42: 42/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/40 ÷ 21/42 = 8/40 × 42/21
  3. = 8 × 42/40 × 21 = 336/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/5

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