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Divide 36/5 with 40/7

1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 5 5/7

36/5 ÷ 40/7 is 63/50.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/7: 7/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 36/5 ÷ 40/7 = 36/5 × 7/40
  3. = 36 × 7/5 × 40 = 252/200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/50
  5. In mixed form: 113/50

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