Answers

Divide 40/36 with 2/7

1^st number: 1 4/36, 2^nd number: 2/7

40/36 ÷ 2/7 is 35/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 2/7: 7/2
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/36 ÷ 2/7 = 40/36 × 7/2
3. = 40 × 7/36 × 2 = 280/72
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/9
5. In mixed form: 38/9

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