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Divide 16/15 with 40/56

1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 40/56

16/15 ÷ 40/56 is 112/75.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/56: 56/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/15 ÷ 40/56 = 16/15 × 56/40
  3. = 16 × 56/15 × 40 = 896/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 112/75
  5. In mixed form: 137/75

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