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Divide 40/14 with 18/72

1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 18/72

40/14 ÷ 18/72 is 80/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/72: 72/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/14 ÷ 18/72 = 40/14 × 72/18
  3. = 40 × 72/14 × 18 = 2880/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/7
  5. In mixed form: 113/7

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