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Divide 14/8 with 40/60

1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 40/60

14/8 ÷ 40/60 is 21/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/60: 60/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 14/8 ÷ 40/60 = 14/8 × 60/40
  3. = 14 × 60/8 × 40 = 840/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
  5. In mixed form: 25/8

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