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Divide 14/5 with 35/40

1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 35/40

14/5 ÷ 35/40 is 16/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 35/40: 40/35
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 14/5 ÷ 35/40 = 14/5 × 40/35
  3. = 14 × 40/5 × 35 = 560/175
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
  5. In mixed form: 31/5

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