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Divide 16/9 with 40/70

1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 40/70

16/9 ÷ 40/70 is 28/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/70: 70/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/9 ÷ 40/70 = 16/9 × 70/40
  3. = 16 × 70/9 × 40 = 1120/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/9
  5. In mixed form: 31/9

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