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Divide 81/40 with 9/42

1st number: 2 1/40, 2nd number: 9/42

81/40 ÷ 9/42 is 189/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/42: 42/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 81/40 ÷ 9/42 = 81/40 × 42/9
  3. = 81 × 42/40 × 9 = 3402/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/20
  5. In mixed form: 99/20

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