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Divide 40/4 with 56/7

1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 8 0/7

40/4 ÷ 56/7 is 5/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/7: 7/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/4 ÷ 56/7 = 40/4 × 7/56
  3. = 40 × 7/4 × 56 = 280/224
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
  5. In mixed form: 11/4

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