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Divide 40/8 with 4/7

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 4/7

40/8 ÷ 4/7 is 35/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 4/7: 7/4
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/8 ÷ 4/7 = 40/8 × 7/4
  3. = 40 × 7/8 × 4 = 280/32
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/4
  5. In mixed form: 83/4

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