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Divide 40/35 with 21/56

1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 21/56

40/35 ÷ 21/56 is 64/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/56: 56/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/35 ÷ 21/56 = 40/35 × 56/21
  3. = 40 × 56/35 × 21 = 2240/735
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/21
  5. In mixed form: 31/21

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