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Divide 40/7 with 18/8

1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 2 2/8

40/7 ÷ 18/8 is 160/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/8: 8/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/7 ÷ 18/8 = 40/7 × 8/18
  3. = 40 × 8/7 × 18 = 320/126
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/63
  5. In mixed form: 234/63

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