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Divide 36/8 with 40/7

1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 5 5/7

36/8 ÷ 40/7 is 63/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/7: 7/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 36/8 ÷ 40/7 = 36/8 × 7/40
  3. = 36 × 7/8 × 40 = 252/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/80

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