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Divide 20/7 with 56/40

1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 1 16/40

20/7 ÷ 56/40 is 100/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/40: 40/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/7 ÷ 56/40 = 20/7 × 40/56
  3. = 20 × 40/7 × 56 = 800/392
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 100/49
  5. In mixed form: 22/49

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