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Divide 40/28 with 5/6

1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 5/6

40/28 ÷ 5/6 is 12/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/6: 6/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/28 ÷ 5/6 = 40/28 × 6/5
  3. = 40 × 6/28 × 5 = 240/140
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
  5. In mixed form: 15/7

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