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Divide 49/4 with 40/8

1st number: 12 1/4, 2nd number: 5 0/8

49/4 ÷ 40/8 is 49/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/8: 8/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 49/4 ÷ 40/8 = 49/4 × 8/40
  3. = 49 × 8/4 × 40 = 392/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/20
  5. In mixed form: 29/20

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