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Divide 40/24 with 8/84

1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 8/84

40/24 ÷ 8/84 is 35/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/84: 84/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/24 ÷ 8/84 = 40/24 × 84/8
  3. = 40 × 84/24 × 8 = 3360/192
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/2
  5. In mixed form: 171/2

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