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Divide 40/18 with 56/36

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 1 20/36

40/18 ÷ 56/36 is 10/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/36: 36/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/18 ÷ 56/36 = 40/18 × 36/56
  3. = 40 × 36/18 × 56 = 1440/1008
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
  5. In mixed form: 13/7

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