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Divide 81/70 with 42/40

1st number: 1 11/70, 2nd number: 1 2/40

81/70 ÷ 42/40 is 54/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/40: 40/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 81/70 ÷ 42/40 = 81/70 × 40/42
  3. = 81 × 40/70 × 42 = 3240/2940
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/49
  5. In mixed form: 15/49

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