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Divide 40/16 with 14/7

1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 2 0/7

40/16 ÷ 14/7 is 5/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 14/7: 7/14
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/16 ÷ 14/7 = 40/16 × 7/14
  3. = 40 × 7/16 × 14 = 280/224
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
  5. In mixed form: 11/4

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