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Divide 84/40 with 7/42

1st number: 2 4/40, 2nd number: 7/42

84/40 ÷ 7/42 is 63/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/42: 42/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 84/40 ÷ 7/42 = 84/40 × 42/7
  3. = 84 × 42/40 × 7 = 3528/280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/5
  5. In mixed form: 123/5

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