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Divide 49/8 with 40/24

1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 1 16/24

49/8 ÷ 40/24 is 147/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/24: 24/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 49/8 ÷ 40/24 = 49/8 × 24/40
  3. = 49 × 24/8 × 40 = 1176/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/40
  5. In mixed form: 327/40

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