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Divide 40/7 with 15/16

1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 15/16

40/7 ÷ 15/16 is 128/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/16: 16/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/7 ÷ 15/16 = 40/7 × 16/15
  3. = 40 × 16/7 × 15 = 640/105
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 128/21
  5. In mixed form: 62/21

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