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Divide 45/4 with 40/7

1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 5 5/7

45/4 ÷ 40/7 is 63/32.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/7: 7/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 45/4 ÷ 40/7 = 45/4 × 7/40
  3. = 45 × 7/4 × 40 = 315/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/32
  5. In mixed form: 131/32

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