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Divide 40/7 with 84/56

1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 1 28/56

40/7 ÷ 84/56 is 80/21.

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, 40/7 ÷ 84/56 = 40/7 × 56/84
  3. = 40 × 56/7 × 84 = 2240/588
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/21
  5. In mixed form: 317/21

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