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Divide 40/35 with 45/72

1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 45/72

40/35 ÷ 45/72 is 64/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/72: 72/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/35 ÷ 45/72 = 40/35 × 72/45
  3. = 40 × 72/35 × 45 = 2880/1575
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/35
  5. In mixed form: 129/35

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