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Divide 16/3 with 40/28

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 1 12/28

16/3 ÷ 40/28 is 56/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/28: 28/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/3 ÷ 40/28 = 16/3 × 28/40
  3. = 16 × 28/3 × 40 = 448/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/15
  5. In mixed form: 311/15

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