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Divide 84/30 with 42/40

1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 1 2/40

84/30 ÷ 42/40 is 8/3.

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, 84/30 ÷ 42/40 = 84/30 × 40/42
  3. = 84 × 40/30 × 42 = 3360/1260
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
  5. In mixed form: 22/3

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