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Divide 40/5 with 18/56

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 18/56

40/5 ÷ 18/56 is 224/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/56: 56/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/5 ÷ 18/56 = 40/5 × 56/18
  3. = 40 × 56/5 × 18 = 2240/90
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 224/9
  5. In mixed form: 248/9

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