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Divide 40/14 with 9/8

1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 1 1/8

40/14 ÷ 9/8 is 160/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/8: 8/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/14 ÷ 9/8 = 40/14 × 8/9
  3. = 40 × 8/14 × 9 = 320/126
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/63
  5. In mixed form: 234/63

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