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Divide 40/28 with 2/8

1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 2/8

40/28 ÷ 2/8 is 40/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/8: 8/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/28 ÷ 2/8 = 40/28 × 8/2
  3. = 40 × 8/28 × 2 = 320/56
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/7
  5. In mixed form: 55/7

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