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Divide 40/35 with 20/49

1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 20/49

40/35 ÷ 20/49 is 14/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/49: 49/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/35 ÷ 20/49 = 40/35 × 49/20
  3. = 40 × 49/35 × 20 = 1960/700
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
  5. In mixed form: 24/5

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