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Divide 40/36 with 4/56

1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 4/56

40/36 ÷ 4/56 is 140/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 4/56: 56/4
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/36 ÷ 4/56 = 40/36 × 56/4
  3. = 40 × 56/36 × 4 = 2240/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 140/9
  5. In mixed form: 155/9

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