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Divide 9/40 with 42/15

1st number: 9/40, 2nd number: 2 12/15

9/40 ÷ 42/15 is 9/112.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/15: 15/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 9/40 ÷ 42/15 = 9/40 × 15/42
  3. = 9 × 15/40 × 42 = 135/1680
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/112

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