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Divide 40/5 with 16/35

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 16/35

40/5 ÷ 16/35 is 35/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/35: 35/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/5 ÷ 16/35 = 40/5 × 35/16
  3. = 40 × 35/5 × 16 = 1400/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/2
  5. In mixed form: 171/2

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