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Divide 40/21 with 56/49

1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 1 7/49

40/21 ÷ 56/49 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/49: 49/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/21 ÷ 56/49 = 40/21 × 49/56
  3. = 40 × 49/21 × 56 = 1960/1176
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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