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Divide 4/7 with 72/40

1st number: 4/7, 2nd number: 1 32/40

4/7 ÷ 72/40 is 20/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/40: 40/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 4/7 ÷ 72/40 = 4/7 × 40/72
  3. = 4 × 40/7 × 72 = 160/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/63

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