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Divide 9/40 with 5/42

9/40 ÷ 5/42 is 189/100.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/42: 42/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 9/40 ÷ 5/42 = 9/40 × 42/5
  3. = 9 × 42/40 × 5 = 378/200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/100
  5. In mixed form: 189/100

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