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Divide 40/15 with 56/35

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 1 21/35

40/15 ÷ 56/35 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/35: 35/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/15 ÷ 56/35 = 40/15 × 35/56
  3. = 40 × 35/15 × 56 = 1400/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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