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Divide 40/7 with 24/9

1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 2 6/9

40/7 ÷ 24/9 is 15/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 24/9: 9/24
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/7 ÷ 24/9 = 40/7 × 9/24
  3. = 40 × 9/7 × 24 = 360/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
  5. In mixed form: 21/7

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