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Divide 40/7 with 84/24

1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 3 12/24

40/7 ÷ 84/24 is 80/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 84/24: 24/84
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/7 ÷ 84/24 = 40/7 × 24/84
  3. = 40 × 24/7 × 84 = 960/588
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/49
  5. In mixed form: 131/49

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