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Divide 40/14 with 15/70

1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 15/70

40/14 ÷ 15/70 is 40/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/70: 70/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/14 ÷ 15/70 = 40/14 × 70/15
  3. = 40 × 70/14 × 15 = 2800/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/3
  5. In mixed form: 131/3

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