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Divide 28/5 with 8/7

1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 1 1/7

28/5 ÷ 8/7 is 49/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/7: 7/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 28/5 ÷ 8/7 = 28/5 × 7/8
  3. = 28 × 7/5 × 8 = 196/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/10
  5. In mixed form: 49/10

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