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Divide 84/40 with 8/42

1st number: 2 4/40, 2nd number: 8/42

84/40 ÷ 8/42 is 441/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/42: 42/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 84/40 ÷ 8/42 = 84/40 × 42/8
  3. = 84 × 42/40 × 8 = 3528/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 441/40
  5. In mixed form: 111/40

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