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Divide 49/8 with 40/48

1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 40/48

49/8 ÷ 40/48 is 147/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/48: 48/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 49/8 ÷ 40/48 = 49/8 × 48/40
  3. = 49 × 48/8 × 40 = 2352/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/20
  5. In mixed form: 77/20

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