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Divide 84/18 with 40/42

1st number: 4 12/18, 2nd number: 40/42

84/18 ÷ 40/42 is 49/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/42: 42/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 84/18 ÷ 40/42 = 84/18 × 42/40
  3. = 84 × 42/18 × 40 = 3528/720
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/10
  5. In mixed form: 49/10

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