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Divide 49/8 with 40/7

1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 5 5/7

49/8 ÷ 40/7 is 343/320.

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, 49/8 ÷ 40/7 = 49/8 × 7/40
  3. = 49 × 7/8 × 40 = 343/320
  4. In mixed form: 123/320

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