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Divide 40/6 with 72/28

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 2 16/28

40/6 ÷ 72/28 is 70/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/28: 28/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/6 ÷ 72/28 = 40/6 × 28/72
  3. = 40 × 28/6 × 72 = 1120/432
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 70/27
  5. In mixed form: 216/27

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