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Divide 1/40 with 7/5

1st number: 1/40, 2nd number: 1 2/5

1/40 ÷ 7/5 is 1/56.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/5: 5/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 1/40 ÷ 7/5 = 1/40 × 5/7
  3. = 1 × 5/40 × 7 = 5/280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/56

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