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Divide 40/5 with 84/56

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 1 28/56

40/5 ÷ 84/56 is 16/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 84/56: 56/84
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/5 ÷ 84/56 = 40/5 × 56/84
  3. = 40 × 56/5 × 84 = 2240/420
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
  5. In mixed form: 51/3

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