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Divide 48/5 with 40/7

1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 5 5/7

48/5 ÷ 40/7 is 42/25.

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, 48/5 ÷ 40/7 = 48/5 × 7/40
  3. = 48 × 7/5 × 40 = 336/200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/25
  5. In mixed form: 117/25

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