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Divide 49/40 with 7/16

1st number: 1 9/40, 2nd number: 7/16

49/40 ÷ 7/16 is 14/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/16: 16/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 49/40 ÷ 7/16 = 49/40 × 16/7
  3. = 49 × 16/40 × 7 = 784/280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
  5. In mixed form: 24/5

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